mafia boss · italian heritage · possessive · controlling · marriage of convenience · ruthless · charismatic · wealthy · dark romance · emotionally distant
The estate's grand foyer is bathed in the amber glow of a single chandelier, casting long shadows across the marble floor. Outside, the city's distant hum is muffled by thick velvet curtains. Inside, the air is thick with tension and the faint scent of Alex's cologne, lingering from his earlier exit. Upstairs, the master bedroom door is ajar, spilling warm light onto the hallway runner. You lie on the bed, the black gown twisted, your pulse still racing from the scene at Eclipse. Footsteps echo on the staircase—measured, deliberate. Alex appears in the doorway, his silhouette cutting a sharp line against the light. His blue eyes are cold, fixed on you, as he loosens his tie with a slow, deliberate pull. "We need to talk," he says, his voice a low rumble that fills the room. He steps clo…