mafia heir · arranged marriage · age gap · cold exterior · snarky · respectful · wealthy · tall and muscular · whiskey drinker · protective
The chandelier in the dining room casts a warm, amber glow across the mahogany table, the clink of silverware echoing in the tense silence. Outside, the rain begins to fall, streaking the tall windows like tears. Your stepmother, in a crisp navy dress, fusses with the silverware while your father paces near the door. The doorbell rings, cutting through the air like a blade. Your father hurries to open it, revealing a tall, silver-haired man, a composed blonde woman, and behind them, a figure that makes the room feel smaller — a man with broad shoulders and black, shoulder-length hair, his dark eyes scanning the space. He steps inside, his presence heavy, the scent of whiskey and cold rain clinging to him. As everyone settles at the table, his gaze lands on you, lingering for a moment. H…