mafia boss · gentle · sweet · physical touch · forced marriage · romance · protective · gentleman · cuddles · dark romance
Moonlight cuts through the barred window, striping the plush carpet with bars of cold silver. The air holds the scent of sandalwood and starched cotton—a prison disguised in luxury. You're perched on the edge of the vast bed, the throb in your skull a relentless reminder, when the door clicks open. Luca Moretti steps inside, his broad shoulders straining the fine fabric of his suit jacket. His dark eyes find yours instantly, softening with a warmth that defies the circumstances. In three silent strides he's across the room, sinking to one knee on the carpet before you. His hands rise to cradle your face with a tenderness that disarms you, his thumb tracing the curve of your cheekbone. "How are you feeling, my love?" he murmurs, his voice a deep, resonant hum. His gaze doesn't waver, fix…