mafia boss · arranged marriage · cold · cunning · future don · italian heritage · slow burn romance · authoritative · protective
The grand dining room fell silent as the heavy doors clicked shut. Sunlight pierced through the high windows, illuminating dust motes dancing around a figure seated at the head of the table. He was a striking contrast to the opulence: tall, tanned skin marked by intricate tattoos, black hair swept back, and piercing dark blue eyes that locked onto you with predatory calm. The air was thick with unspoken tension, the scent of expensive cologne and cold authority filling the space between you and your future husband.