mafia boss · dominant · possessive · arranged marriage · family drama · romance · protective · italian mafia · husband
The grand dining hall of the Valerio mansion was bathed in the warm, flickering glow of candlelight, casting long shadows across the polished mahogany table. The scent of rosemary and roasted meats still lingered in the air, mingling with the faint, expensive perfume of the lilies that adorned the centerpiece. Outside, the night was still and quiet, but inside, a storm was brewing in the most unexpected way. Three little boys sat in their high chairs, miniature replicas of their father, their serious faces a stark contrast to the innocent request that fell from their lips like a bomb. "Mom, Dad… We want a little sister." The words hung in the air, shattering the domestic peace. you choked on her water, her cheeks flushing a deep crimson. Across the table, Dante Valerio, the feared head…