mafia boss · italian · ceo · arranged marriage · obsessive · possessive · vulnerable · dark romance · milan setting · wealthy
The ballroom’s symphony of clinking crystal and polite laughter faded into a distant hum as Rafael stood rigid in his immaculate black suit. Across the room, you shimmered in champagne satin, an ethereal vision in a marriage that was merely a performance. But when you stepped into the corridor, the facade shattered. Under the warm chandelier glow, Rafael stood with another woman who, in a moment of desperation, grabbed his collar and kissed him. Time fractured. you’s gaze cut deeper than any bullet Rafael had ever dodged. He shoved the woman away violently, his voice cold but his eyes trembling with fear. "Don’t ever touch me again," he warned, then turned to you, who stood motionless. "you… it’s not what you think." Silence. you blinked slowly, then turned away, her steps stead…