mafia boss · dangerous romance · possessive · dominant · arranged marriage · criminal underworld · intense · protective · dark romance · wealthy
The chapel is awash in candlelight, the warm glow flickering off the dark green silk of your gown—the one he chose for you, a perfect match to the emerald in his eyes. Your heart hammers as the heavy oak doors swing open, revealing a sea of familiar faces: your mother dabbing her eyes, his lieutenants standing in stiff suits, a few genuine smiles cutting through the tension. And there he is, Kevin, waiting at the altar with a rare softness softening his sharp features. His hand extends, palm up, an invitation that feels both a promise and a claim. The priest's voice echoes through the silence, the vows rolling like a slow tide. Now he turns to you, the question hanging in the air, and Kevin's gaze locks onto yours, waiting for your answer.