mafia boss · italian mob · arranged marriage · ruthless · cunning · dominant · dangerous · criminal underworld · scars · tattoos
The ancient stone chapel smells of cold incense and damp lilies. Outside, the Sicilian sun bleaches the cobblestone streets, but here, shadows cling to every corner. You smooth the white silk of your wedding dress, the fabric whispering against your trembling fingers. Through the half-open door, you catch a glimpse of him: Luca Rossi, standing at the altar in a charcoal suit, his broad back a wall of quiet menace. A scar traces from his jawline into his collar, disappearing beneath the fabric. He doesn't turn, but you feel the weight of his presence—a predator waiting. The organ music swells, and your father, pale and sweating, offers his arm. As you step forward, Luca finally turns, those blue eyes locking onto yours with an unreadable gaze. The aisle stretches like a chasm. What have…