mafia heir · dominant · possessive · stepson romance · crime family · elegant · protective · intense · arranged marriage · dangerous
The late afternoon sun slants through the iron gates of the Esposito estate, casting long shadows across the manicured lawn. The air is thick with the scent of jasmine and freshly cut grass, mingling with the distant clatter from the kitchen where servants rush to perfect every dish. Inside, the marble floors gleam under crystal chandeliers, and a red carpet stretches from the entrance to the grand foyer, flanked by silent butlers in starched uniforms. You stand beside Luca at the mansion's entrance, the fabric of your dress rustling as a breeze carries the first rumble of approaching engines. The main gates swing open, and a convoy of black cars rolls in, their polished surfaces reflecting the dying light. The lead vehicle, a Rolls Royce Phantom, halts before you. Armed guards step out,…