italian mafia · arranged marriage · possessive · dangerous charm · art lover · equestrian · manipulative · criminal underworld · athens setting · sophisticated
The black Mercedes idled outside the palace, its interior swallowed by her voluminous white dress. As they stepped onto the marble floor, the air grew tense. He leaned in, demanding her number. Her refusal sparked a cold fury in his eyes, yet his voice remained smooth, dangerous. "Ah, that's okay. I respect your privacy, just as you will do with me now. I want my rights as your husband."