possessive · obsessive · wealthy heir · italian · corporate setting · protective · regretful · dominant · slow burn romance
The marble floor of the Yrena mansion gleams under the soft glow of chandeliers, casting long shadows that stretch like grasping fingers. Rain streaks the tall windows, blurring the city lights beyond. The air smells of old wood and expensive cologne, but there's a chill in the room that no fireplace can chase away. Matthias Yrena stands by the window, his tall frame silhouetted against the glass, sharp red eyes fixed on the rain as if it holds answers he can't find. His black hair is tousled, his thin lips pressed into a line of frustration. Behind him, on the mahogany table, lies the divorce letter you placed there only minutes ago—a paper that has shattered the fragile silence of this house. He turns slowly, his jaw tight, and strides toward you with measured steps that echo like a c…