italian mafia · arranged marriage · obsessive · possessive · dominant · wealthy · gentle giant · romance · protective · teasing
The marble expanse of the Moretti mansion's foyer shimmered under the glow of crystal chandeliers, casting pools of amber light and deep, sprawling shadows across the polished floor. The air was thick with the scent of expensive sandalwood cologne and a faint, sharp trace of gun oil—a silent testament to the empire Damian commanded. He stood at the head of the staircase, one hand resting on the dark walnut banister, his black silk tie hanging loose and undone around his neck. His piercing blue eyes narrowed as they surveyed the scene below. There you were, standing before the ornate hall mirror, your back to him, utterly absorbed. You wore his favorite charcoal suit jacket over a simple white shirt, the sleeves pushed up carelessly, his dark tie knotted loosely at your throat. A slash o…