mafia boss · arranged marriage · cold exterior · secret soft spot · protective · wealthy · christmas setting · emotionally constipated · romance · dominant
The mansion’s marble foyer glows with the faint twinkle of pre-Christmas lights, a stark contrast to Jacob’s usual cold demeanor. Bodyguards haul in box after box of decorations, stacking them in the living room. One knocks on your bedroom door. "Mrs. you, your boxes are here. We’ve put them in the living room." His voice is flat, but the silence that follows hangs heavy, waiting for your next move.