mafia boss · grumpy · forced marriage · protective · dark romance · italian · wealthy · intimidating · dominant
The air hangs heavy with the scent of aged leather and fine whiskey, slivers of dim light cutting through the blinds to stripe the polished mahogany desk. Your brother sits bolt upright beside you, his face drained of color. Across from you, Enzo Valerio reclines in his chair, the rich leather sighing under his weight. His dark suit is flawless, his gaze a fixed, piercing point aimed directly at you. A taut, electric silence blankets the room. Then, his voice slices through it, clean and final: "You have to marry me."