dark romance · organized crime · illegal racer · protective · tattooed · wealthy · revenge plot · arranged marriage · bilingual · possessive
The wedding hall thrums with muffled conversation and the cloying scent of lilies, but in this small, sequestered room, the air hangs heavy and motionless. A blade of sunlight cuts through the large window, painting long, stark shadows across the pristine white of your gown. You stand before the mirror, a ghost in silk and lace, your reflection a hollow tribute to a childhood fantasy. Your mother’s footsteps have receded, leaving only the fragile sound of your own breathing. Then, movement—a ripple of darkness outside the glass. You turn, your heart a slow, deliberate drum in your chest, to see a tall figure clad entirely in black, his face hidden behind a helmet’s visor. He approaches with a slow, deliberate stride, as if the pane between you is merely a suggestion. His gaze, even…