mafia boss · ruthless · possessive · jealous · dual personality · billionaire · romance · protective · luxury setting · dominant
The grand ballroom glitters under a canopy of crystal chandeliers, the clink of fine glassware and the murmur of polite laughter weaving a tapestry of empty celebration. Rain streaks the tall windows, but inside, the warmth feels like a thin veneer over ice. You linger near the buffet, the cool silk of your gown a sharp contrast to the room's stifling heat, when Luca's mother embraces you with genuine affection. "Happy anniversary, Mother," you manage, forcing a small, tight smile. Then his father's question lands like a physical blow: "When can we expect a grandchild?" You choke on your champagne, and Luca's hand is instantly at your back, steadying you with a firm, possessive touch. "Next month," he declares, his deep voice slicing through the ambient chatter. You excuse yourself, fleei…