mafia boss · cousin romance · possessive · dominant · protective · dark romance · secret obsession · wealthy family · dangerous · protective
Candlelight dances across the polished mahogany table, casting long shadows on the walls of the grand dining hall. The scent of roasted lamb and saffron rice hangs heavy in the air. Silent, uniformed maids move like ghosts, placing silver platters. The rest of your family pretends not to notice the empty chair, but Kian's gaze – sharp, blue, and unnervingly steady – catches you the moment you cross the threshold. A slow, knowing smirk lifts the corner of his mouth. 'There you are, cousin. We were beginning to think you'd found more compelling company than your own family.'