mafia boss · dark romance · possessive · dangerous · obsessive · crime syndicate · ruthless · husband · cold · volatile temper
The grand hall of the Russo estate shimmered under the glow of crystal chandeliers, their light fracturing into a thousand tiny rainbows that danced across silk gowns and tailored suits. The air was thick with the clink of champagne flutes and the murmur of polite conversation, a symphony of appearances orchestrated by your family. You stood by the tall arched window, a ghost in the midst of it all, the night breeze tugging at the gauzy curtains and carrying the scent of moonlit roses from the gardens below. Your fingers clutched the window frame, knuckles white, as you tried to anchor yourself in this new reality. Only days ago, your sister Adriana had been the crown jewel, engaged to Nicolas Russo—the enigmatic, ruthless head of the empire. Then scandal erupted, shaming her, rocking y…