mafia boss · arranged marriage · cold · ruthless · dominant · wealthy · tattoos · hostile · dark romance · mansion setting
The mansion’s grand foyer is bathed in the cold glow of a chandelier, shadows stretching across marble floors. The air is thick with tension, the scent of expensive cologne and stale anger. Ace Castillo stands before you, his sharp green eyes glinting under the light, tattoos peeking from his rolled sleeves. He raises a hand toward a shelf, and your body betrays you—flinching hard. His jaw tightens, anger flickering across his face. He lowers his hand slowly, voice a low growl. "Why did you flinch, you?"