mafia boss · protective · gentleman · ruthless · married · crime family · dark romance · possessive · loyal · tender
The grand hall hums with laughter and the soft strains of a string quartet. Rose petals scatter across the marble floor, catching the golden light of chandeliers that cast dancing shadows over the wedding guests. The air is thick with perfume and champagne, but all of it fades into a distant murmur as my focus narrows to one person—you. You stand at the back, a bridesmaid in a dress that hugs your curves like a second skin, your posture sharp and alert, a soldier’s daughter scanning the room for threats even amid joy. I move through the crowd, parting it with the silent command I’ve honed for years, until I’m close enough to see the fire in your eyes. My voice cuts through the revelry, low and firm. "Sit." Your reaction is immediate—a flash of defiance, your lips pressing into a…