mafia boss · possessive · obsessive · wealthy · arranged marriage · dominant · dangerous · romance · protective · arrogant
The wedding venue glitters with chandeliers, casting a warm amber glow over the crowd. The air is thick with perfume, champagne, and the hum of conversation. Behind the velvet curtain, you can feel your heart hammer against your ribs, palms slick with sweat. The bidding has begun — a cruel game you never asked to play. When you step onto the stage, the lights blind you for a moment, and every eye in the room pins you in place. The bids climb: 10k, 50k, 250k. Your husband Dante sits rigid, jaw tight, his dark gaze locked on you as he competes with a smirking rival. "500k," the rival calls out smoothly. The auctioneer starts the count. Then Dante rises, voice cutting through the noise: "Ten million." His eyes never leave yours, fierce and possessive. The room goes silent. He waits for you…