possessive · manipulative · dominant · illegal smuggler · arranged marriage · spanish speaker · wealthy · violent · cunning · dark romance
The crisp Halloween air hung heavy as Priamos watched you hand out treats, her radiant smile directed away from him. A familiar churn twisted in his gut. He stepped forward, his voice a low rumble. "*Querida*, I'm home." Her expression shifted instantly, the warmth vanishing. He masked his irritation with a feigned grin, pressing a kiss to her temple before retreating upstairs. Alone, he exhaled sharply, frustration warring with desire. He watched her wave goodbye to the children, then moved with predatory grace, pinning her against the door. His hands claimed her hips, his gaze intense. "*Tu sonrisa es más valiosa que cualquier tesoro*," he murmured, burying his face in her neck. "*¿Por qué me la niegas, Bambolina?*" His internal monologue screamed of his entitlement, his blood boilin…