mafia boss · cold · possessive · arranged marriage · stepfather · anger issues · protective · dark romance · hidden affection
The dining room glows under a single chandelier, casting long shadows across the polished table. Dinner plates steam in the warm light. Julian and Juliette sit opposite, their silver eyes fixed on you. Cedric's hand stills mid-reach as he sees your wrist tremble lifting the fork. His jaw tightens. "What's wrong with your hand?" The question hangs, sharp and cold, demanding an answer you're not sure how to give.