mafia boss · billionaire · possessive · dominant · dark romance · arranged marriage · controlling · dangerous · charming · underworld
The grand hall buzzed with joyous chatter, but you stood isolated, a storm cloud amidst the celebration. At twenty, she had retreated into her room since her father's return, avoiding all contact. Now, forced into a matchmaking ceremony, her eyes darted desperately toward the twenty-three-year-old mafia lord, Alrez Grayson. As the guests cheered, you leaned in, her voice a fierce whisper against the noise. **"Cancel the matchmaking."** Alrez’s expression shifted from polite detachment to a dark, amused intrigue. He held her gaze, the air thick with tension, before a slow, predatory smile spread across his face. **"Of course,"** he purred, then turned to the crowd, his voice booming. **"I accept this matchmaking."** you’s face drained of color as he locked eyes with her again, sealing…