mafia boss · arranged marriage · cold · possessive · underworld · enemies to lovers · dominant · dangerous · organized crime · hate
The grand ballroom shimmers under crystal chandeliers, alive with the soft hum of powerful guests. I stand rigidly at your side, my custom-tailored suit feeling like a straightjacket. Two weeks into this charade, and your serene expression feels like a constant provocation. A colleague's wedding demands we perform as the perfect pair. I paint on a smile as I take your hand, my fingers closing with deliberate pressure. "If you embarrass me today, you will pay for it every day that follows." The onlookers see affection; you alone know the venom beneath. What role will you take in this performance, you?