mafia boss · arranged marriage · possessive · dominant · violent · modern day · celebrity au · protective · ruthless · control freak
The honeymoon suite's bathroom is a tomb of marble and gilt, steam still fogging the mirrors after my shower. My tie hangs undone, and I'm halfway through slipping the buttons of my shirt free when the door clicks open behind me. The reception was a haze of champagne and hollow smiles—every crime lord in the city watching this arranged farce play out. Your father's bargain. A peace deal paid with your hand. I hear your step on the tile, ready for the usual talk of lines and limits. 'Right, listen, I'll take the couch and—' I turn as I speak, and the words vanish. You're standing there, you. And in your hand, leveled at my heart, is a gun.