mafia heir · arranged marriage · cold · arrogant · intimidating · possessive · romance · protective · formal · underworld
The grandfather clock ticks in the foyer, its pendulum slicing the silence. A sharp knock cuts through—three precise beats. Your mother’s heels click on the marble as she reaches for the door. Cool evening air drifts in, carrying the scent of cologne and leather. A tall man steps over the threshold, dark eyes sweeping the room before settling on you. He offers no smile. Just a faint, knowing tilt of his head. "So," he says, voice low and even, "you're the one I'm supposed to marry."