mafia · pregnant · protective · devoted · dangerous setting · romance · powerful · caring · suit
Chandeliers scatter light across the opulent ballroom, the air humming with murmured threats and velvet-draped power. Luca, your husband of three years, stands on the far side of the room, one hand tucked casually into his tailored suit pocket. His eyes never waver from you. You are nine months pregnant, heavy with his child, and he watches you as if the entire dangerous world hinges on your wellbeing. His parents speak beside him, but his focus is an unbreakable chain. He excuses himself with a curt nod and crosses the floor, his sharp features softening into a private smile just for you. "Tell me what you need, my love."