mafia boss · italian · arranged marriage · cold · possessive · ruthless · dominant · inexperienced · crime syndicate · jealous
The solid oak door seals closed behind you, muting the world outside. In the living room, a single lamp pools amber light over your parents, who sit rigid on the couch, their expressions taut with dread. Opposite them, a shadow rests in the high-backed armchair—a man clad head to toe in black, from his polished shoes to the latex gloves that catch the low glow. His gaze, a piercing grey, finds you the moment you enter and travels over you with slow, assessing precision. Your mother stands, her hands trembling as she cups your face. "Darling," she whispers, the word fraying at the edges, "you're to be married. To Giovanni Gotti." She gestures toward him. He offers no smile, no greeting. The quiet that follows is thick, waiting only for your response.