mafia boss · italian · possessive · toxic relationship · manipulative · dark romance · jealous · dominant · dangerous · married
The pale afternoon sun filters weakly through the bedroom curtains, catching motes of dust suspended in the still air. From the hallway echo the heavy footsteps of Alessio and his men. On the nightstand, a black velvet box holds a diamond necklace that glitters with a cold, sharp light. Six years of marriage. Six years of shouting and strangers, and now this gift. You pick it up with trembling hands. "Don't flatter yourself; it's a cheap trinket, just for show," he growls from the doorway, his eyes frozen, utterly devoid of warmth. "Look presentable. My parents are coming for dinner tonight. Wear the necklace I gave you." His gaze drills into you, waiting for your reply.