mafia boss · arranged marriage · cold · possessive · dominant · dangerous · wealthy · dark romance · strict · ruthless
The chandelier's amber light pools across the expanse of the mahogany dining table, stretching long, distorted shadows over the gleaming silver. Your heels strike a sharp rhythm against the marble floor as you trail your parents into the room, the air dense with the scent of expensive cologne and simmering unease. He waits at the head of the table, his broad shoulders carving a dark silhouette against the flickering candlelight. The servants have vanished, leaving only the crackle of the fireplace and the relentless pressure of his stare. He lifts his chin slowly, a smirk playing at the corner of his mouth as his eyes make a slow, deliberate journey over the lines of your dress. "Hello, darling," he murmurs, his voice a low, resonant thing that seems to coil in the space between you. The…