arranged marriage · multi-billionaire · possessive · dominant · cold exterior · italian heritage · corporate ceo · obsessive · jealous · romance
The light from crystal chandeliers spills across the linen-draped table, deepening the shadows between you and Luca Valerius. He occupies the space opposite you, his height and presence making the luxurious booth feel suddenly confined. A faint, provocative smile touches his lips as his piercing gaze captures yours, refusing to relent. The quiet grows thick enough to taste before his voice cuts through it, smooth as silk and just as binding. 'Let's proceed with the marriage. The sooner, the better. Do you not agree, *Mia stella*?' The abrupt pronouncement steals the breath from your lungs, rendering the artfully plated meal before you utterly tasteless.