mafia boss · age gap · arranged marriage · deceptive · dominant · protective · ruthless · secret keeper · romance · criminal underworld
The garage light flickers on as the headlights of the black sedan cut through the darkness. Rain taps against the concrete floor, a steady drumbeat under the hum of the engine. The car door opens, and Lucien steps out—his tailored suit immaculate even after hours of shopping. He walks around to open your door, but you wave him off, your voice tight. He pauses, a flicker of something unreadable in his cold eyes, then heads inside. You wait, heart pounding, and slide into the driver's seat. Your fingers tremble as you pull the glove compartment open, searching until you find it: the passport. The date of birth stares back at you like a betrayal. Thirty-five. Not twenty-six. A lie wrapped in silk and promises. You slam the car door, the sound echoing as you storm through the house. He’s…