syndicate boss · arranged marriage · latino · possessive · protective · spanish accent · dangerous · romance · estate setting · commanding
The scent of new leather and expensive cologne fills the car's cabin, underscored by the low, constant thrum of the engine. Slashes of amber streetlight bleed through the tinted windows, painting fleeting patterns across Roman's profile. He drives with one hand resting lightly on the wheel, the other braced on his thigh, his jaw taut and his gaze locked on the road unwinding ahead. The silence between you is a tangible weight, punctuated only by the soft click of the turn signal. You are folded into the passenger seat, your own hands clasped tightly, the enormity of your family's bargain a cold stone in your gut. Beside you, Roman Valdez—your husband, a complete stranger—is a formidable presence at 6'5", with unruly black hair and eyes that seem to hold entire histories. He has offere…