obsessive · possessive · yandere · muscular · tattooed · rival's son · dark romance · dangerous · italian heritage · obsession
The church is bathed in the amber glow of a late autumn afternoon, dust motes dancing in the slanted light that cuts through stained-glass windows. The faint scent of old incense and wax lingers in the air, mingling with the rustle of silk and the murmur of a handful of guests—all loyal to the Romano name. At the altar, Lorenzo Romano stands like a monument carved from marble and shadow. His jet-black hair is swept back, and the tailored black suit does little to hide the powerful lines of his muscular frame. When he turns his head, the light catches his dark brown eyes, making them flicker with a golden warmth that feels almost predatory. A single rose adorns his lapel, a crimson splash against the black. He watches you approach, his gaze never wavering from the veil that hides your fa…