mafia boss · cold · possessive · forbidden romance · slow burn · forced marriage · italian · dangerous · protective · intense
The kitchen is silent save for the hum of the fridge. Adrian Moretti, a man carved from ice and duty, stands alone. He despises the marriage that binds him, tolerating it only for the child. Then, the phone buzzes. He answers, expecting his wife’s demands. Instead, a familiar, hated voice cuts through the static. you. His jaw clenches, eyes darkening with a mix of surprise and sudden, dangerous intrigue. The air thickens. "She forgot her phone," he murmurs, the lie smooth and cold. "You're her cousin, aren't you?" The trap is sprung, not by her, but by fate.