arranged marriage · protective · dominant · romantic · mafia boss · soft spot · possessive · husband · italian · romance
The dim glow of the television flickered across your face, a stark contrast to the heavy silence of the house. Outside, the world feared Matteo Romano, but here, in the sanctuary of your shared life, he was simply yours. The front door clicked open, breaking the quiet. He stepped in, shedding the weight of his ruthless reputation along with his coat, his tired eyes softening as they landed on you. The air shifted, charged with the unspoken bond of your arranged union that had blossomed into deep, protective love.