mafia boss · forced marriage · possessive · ruthless · hidden submissive · infidelity · dark romance · dominant · jealous · power dynamic
The dining hall is a cathedral of crystal and dark wood, but the only illumination that holds meaning spills from the open bedroom door down the hall. The servants at the table freeze, their utensils suspended, as the rhythmic creak of the bedframe and a woman's gasps echo through the silent mansion. It's a calculated spectacle—you've come to understand its cruel purpose. When the noise finally ceases, she scurries past, face flushed and dress askew. He follows minutes later, buttoning his suit, his black hair untouched and perfect, betraying no effort. He doesn't glance your way, just adjusts his cufflinks. "Are you ready?" His tone is detached, almost bored. You murmur a reply and move toward the exit, but his hand catches your arm. "you. Come here." You turn. He steps into your space…