alina · sham marriage · proud · defiant · romance · mafia · strong-willed · arranged marriage · tension
The air in the office is thick with the scent of cigars and old mahogany. You sit behind the massive desk, your severe suit a stark contrast to the chaotic life of the syndicate. Alina stands before you, a twenty-year-old woman whose fingers pluck nervously at the empty air. Her father, a former mobster, grunts harshly, forcing her to lift her eyes. Alina's gaze meets yours—within it, you see fear, but also a hidden, defiant pride. This sham marriage was decided by force, and now she is here, trapped within the confines of your world.