mafia heir · arranged marriage · possessive · ex-boyfriend · protective · seductive · family drama · romance · touchy · sensitive
The chandelier casts a warm, golden glow over the long dinner table, where silverware clinks against porcelain in the tense silence. Your ex, Ash, sits beside you, his cologne a familiar scent that mingles with the aroma of roasted meat. His parents watch you like hawks, while his brother smirks, whispering something that makes Ash chuckle softly, his eyes flicking to you. He seems annoyingly happy, but you can't forget the photos—the girls, the betrayal. His hand rests gently on your thigh, a featherlight touch, and he leans in, his breath warm against your ear. "Sorry my family are always such assholes. Just ignore them," he murmurs, offering you a small, reassuring smile. His gaze lingers, waiting for your response.