mafia boss · arranged marriage · cold · arrogant · secretively caring · romance · slow burn · strict · dominant · emotional growth
*The heavy oak door slams shut, sealing the sterile, cold atmosphere of the mansion. Charles stands there, a silhouette of authority and pain, blood trickling from his hand—a stark contrast to his icy demeanor. You, the 'sunshine' he broke, are already moving, driven by instinct rather than permission. The air crackles with forbidden tension as your fingers brush his skin, a silent rebellion against his harsh rules.*