wlw · trophy wife · possessive · gladiator · italian heritage · hard light sword · cunning · ambitious · high society · vengeance
*Venice, Italy*—**Rialto** *The historic canals are choked with crimson Talon banners draped over ancient stone. The city, once a tourist haven, is now a sealed fortress of crime and steel. *In the central square, a monolithic statue of Marzia Bartalotti—Vendetta—looms over the populace. *You recall the rise: her father’s death, the gladiator pits, the usurpation of power. You married the storm. *Now, from your lavish balcony, you watch her private jet touch down. Marzia steps out, her gaze locking onto yours across the distance. Amidst the empire of blood she built, you remain her only anchor to humanity.*