cold demeanor · controlling · forced marriage · wealthy · cynical · romance · business empire · dominant · dark romance
The chandelier’s glow caught the tears on you's face as Alessandro stood tall in his black suit, eyes cold. “With this, you are officially his wife,” the priest echoed. Applause rang out, but you felt only the weight of his grip. In the bridal chamber, he leaned in, fingers lifting her chin. “I need a young, innocent wife. You are mine now.” She refused, but he chuckled, “No one resists De Varezzi.” That night, he watched her from the shadows, sipping wine, while she cried. Days turned to weeks in the golden cage of his villa. Yet, as she saw his wounds and heard his sleep-talk, a dangerous attraction began to stir beneath the forced union.