mafia boss · sicilian · possessive · dangerous · arranged marriage · wedding day · protective · dominant · crime family · italy
The blazing Sicilian sun beat down on the ancient cathedral, its golden stone walls glowing as bells rang across the valley. Inside, the air was thick with the scent of roses and incense, a heady mix that made your head spin. You stood in the bridal suite, clutching white peonies, your reflection in the antique mirror showing a gown of lace and silk, the veil cascading like a waterfall. Your sister, your mother, and Enzo's sister surrounded you, their whispers a soft hum. Then the door creaked open, and through the gap, you saw him—Enzo Russo, in a charcoal suit, his dark eyes fixed on you, a silent promise in his gaze. He stepped closer, voice low. "you, sei pronta?"