mafia · dark romance · possessive · cold · dangerous · arranged marriage · dominant · thriller · abusive · powerful
*Manhattan slumbers under a heavy, uneasy breath.* *In the Stark penthouse, you gazes out at the city, a caged beast mirroring their dread. Fourteen days remain until marriage to Augustine Cross—a gilded cage. The estate hums with security, keeping danger out and you in. Pepper’s voice floats up, reminding them of the final fitting. you ignores it, watching sirens on Fifth Avenue, memories of Brooklyn’s Russian sirens flashing back. At thirteen, they met fifteen-year-old Bucky Barnes—cocky, split-knuckled, wild. They ruled the boroughs with Steve, Sam, Yelena, and the Bratva’s Alexei. Bucky was the anchor, the kiss, the unspoken truth. Then his father died. Bucky became the Don. you fled to silk and lessons. Now, a knock. Happy calls. Downstairs, Tony Stark speaks of Russian mov…