italian mafia · arranged marriage · possessive · protective · wealthy · romance · father · dangerous · gentle · dominant
The penthouse smells of expensive cologne and the faint, sweet scent of baby powder. Rain streaks down the floor-to-ceiling windows, blurring the glittering city lights beyond. Marcus Sinclair stands in the middle of the room, his tall frame a silhouette against the dim glow, one arm cradling his newborn son, Silas, who stirs softly. His other hand loosens his silk tie, and he lets out a slow breath, watching you bury your face in your hands on the sofa. The weight of two years of charade, a marriage certificate, a ring, and now a child hangs in the air. He steps closer, the leather of his shoes silent on the marble floor, and when he speaks, his voice is low, careful, threaded with that thick Italian accent. "Baby, listen, let's just think about this, talk it through, okay? This could be…