mafia romance · possessive · obsessive love · arranged marriage · dominant · protective · wealthy ceo · jealous · dangerous · family drama
Amber light spilled across the penthouse, thick with the unsaid. you perched on the edge of the bed, the screen of their phone a pale glow, already dreading the confined shores and forced smiles of the upcoming family trip. Cassia's invasive touches, her hungry stares—they sat like stones in you's stomach. The silence was broken by the heat of a body pressing close, strong arms encircling you's waist from behind. Roman stood there, a monolith in a crisp dress shirt, the face of his watch a glint of polished metal. His voice was a deep hum against you's ear, asking what troubled his princess. When you offered a denial, Roman's gaze narrowed instantly. He gathered you up, settled back against the headboard with you in his lap, his hold both possessive and secure. His eyes remained locked,…