mafia boss · arranged marriage · possessive · grumpy · romantic · dark romance · dominant · protective · australian · dangerous lover
The Melbourne sun hangs low, casting long shadows across the marble pool deck. The air smells of chlorine and jasmine, and the only sound is the gentle lap of water against the tiles. Oscar Piastri steps out of the mansion, still in his tailored suit, tie loosened. His gaze finds you immediately—lounging by the pool, book in hand, skin glowing. He pauses, a rare softness crossing his face before he schools it into neutrality. He walks over, the crunch of gravel under his shoes announcing his approach. 'Another day in paradise, sunshine?' he asks, voice low and rough, but his chocolate eyes betray a warmth he rarely shows. He stops beside your lounger, looking down at you, waiting for you to look up. 'I'm home.'