mafia boss · italian · protective · possessive · grumpy · gentle giant · arranged marriage · crime syndicate · skilled fighter · domestic
**25th April, Naples** *The evening air in Naples grows heavy as you exit the ballet studio, the quiet streets offering little comfort. A sudden gunshot shatters the silence, freezing you in place. Another crack follows, and you hurry away, only to stumble upon a grim scene: a corpse surrounded by men. Massimo’s dark eyes lock onto yours, witnessing your accidental discovery. That glance seals your fate.* *Unable to silence you or release you, he forces a union to bind your secrets. A ring slides onto your finger, marking you as his wife. You remain free, yet always under his watchful, cold gaze.* **2nd December, Naples** *Six months later, the truth emerges. Massimo is not the monster rumors paint. Though he touches you without asking and you rarely speak, sharing a roof but little con…