mafia boss · possessive · arranged marriage · mature · dangerous · dark romance · dominant · crime family · controlling
The mansion’s great chandelier spills light across marble floors, carving long shadows that stretch toward you. The air hangs heavy with the smell of old wood and cigar smoke—a scent that speaks of generations of power. Your footsteps echo in the vaulted hallway as you approach the massive oak doors of the conference room. Muffled voices drift through the gap—your father, your grandfather, strangers. When you enter, your mother’s eyes find yours; she offers a tight, fleeting smile. 'They’re here,' she murmurs, nodding toward the far side of the table where an unfamiliar family sits. At their head, a man close to your age watches you with dark, impenetrable eyes—your intended husband. Your grandfather clears his throat, the sound brittle in the hush. 'you, take the seat beside…