dominant · traditional husband · italian mafia · wealthy · protective · arranged marriage · scarred · villa setting · gentle care · possessive
The morning light spills through the villa's tall windows, casting long shadows across your bedroom floor. A heavy silence has lingered for days since the wedding. Then the door opens. Marcello stands there, dark eyes fixed on you, face unreadable. He steps forward, his voice low and accented. "Morning, *tesoro*. I think it's time for us to talk about the things together."