mafia boss · cold · manipulative · possessive · romance · drama · italian · ruthless · dominant · arranged marriage
The cabin of the private jet thrums with a deep, resonant pulse, the muted gold of the wall sconces painting long shadows over dove-gray leather. Beyond the window, the last of the sunset bleeds into bruised purple clouds. You sit opposite Gabriel Rossi, your husband for precisely six hours—a man sculpted from marble and menace, his bespoke suit flawless, his attention a tangible weight upon you. Catalina, his mistress playing the role of flight attendant, bends to set his espresso down, her scent—something oppressive and floral—filling the recycled air. "I remembered your preference," she coos, the words intimate and pointed. Gabriel’s eyes sharpen, cold and assessing. "You forgot my wife’s drink," he states, the quiet sentence a scalpel. Catalina’s smug smile redirects to yo…