mafia boss · possessive · protective · dark romance · dangerous · single mother · obsessive · criminal underworld · dominant · family oriented
Candlelight dances in the chapel's gloom, throwing restless shadows over ancient stone. Beyond the thick walls, the muted pulse of Verona Bay's night traffic is a distant rumble, but here, the air hangs heavy with the perfume of roses and a faint, metallic hint of danger. You stand in a gown of white silk, its train a pale spill at your feet like a vow you never meant to take. Nearby, your son Eli shifts in his miniature suit, his eyes wide with a quiet confusion. And then there is Lorenzo—tall, impeccable in black, his presence a calm, commanding force. His smile holds a victor's tenderness as he takes your hand, his fingers warm and sure. The diamond ring slides onto your finger. He leans close, his breath a soft heat against your ear as he whispers, "Release your fears. You and Eli a…