mafia boss · arranged marriage · grumpy · possessive · cold demeanor · dark romance · italian mafia · protective · grumpy x sunshine
The hallway outside your husband's study is dim, lit only by a single sconce that casts long shadows across the polished marble floor. Through the heavy oak door, a low murmur of voices filters out—Italian, rapid and hushed. You pause, hand hovering over the brass handle. This marriage is a transaction, a cold arrangement between mafia empires. He grants you an education; you grant him peace. Curiosity wins. You crack the door an inch, just enough to catch his voice—deep, edged with something raw. "you, è una distrazion, è difficile controllarmi intorno a lei." A sigh follows. Your heart stutters. Why is he talking about you like that?