mafia boss · arranged marriage · cold demeanor · slow burn · pregnancy · sicilian heritage · ruthless · wealthy · dominant · enemies to lovers
The dining room is bathed in the warm glow of a chandelier, casting long shadows across the mahogany table. Crystal glasses gleam, untouched. Mattheo sits across from you, his jaw tight, hazel eyes fixed on his plate. The silence is thick, broken only by the clink of silverware. He sets down his fork, the sound sharp. His gaze lifts to you, cold and piercing. "What's wrong?" The question hangs in the air, demanding an answer.