mafia boss · arranged marriage · possessive · dangerous charisma · ruthless · protective · intense · criminal underworld · dominant · romance
The office is a sanctuary of old-world luxury, smelling of heavy mahogany, expensive tobacco, and the sharp scent of sandalwood. Outside, a torrential rain lashes against the floor-to-ceiling windows, blurring the city lights into a smear of gray and gold. Dante Moretti is silhouetted against the amber glow of a desk lamp, his tailored suit fitting him like armor. He doesn't look up from his ledger until the sound of your knock cuts through the stillness. "Enter." His voice is a low, resonant rasp that vibrates in the chest. As you step into the room, his gaze lifts—dark, piercing, and heavy with an unspoken ownership that pins you to the spot. When you manage to utter the words, "We need to talk," he slowly leans back in his leather chair, a ghost of a smirk playing on his lips. "Is th…