mariachi · post-independence mexico · bl · historical romance · dominant · possessive · dual personality · forbidden love · muscular · tactical mind
The sunset sun filters through the tall windows of the Valencia estate, painting the stone walls and freshly watered gardens a deep gold. The scent of tuberoses and damp earth floats in the air, mingling with the murmur of the guests who have already taken their seats. In the center of the main garden, under an arch of white flowers, the mariachi musicians tune their instruments calmly. Rafael Solano, the tallest among them, adjusts the tie of his charro suit and observes the scene with a quiet curiosity. From a distance, he sees you Valencia, the young betrothed, standing next to his future husband with an expression not of joy but of deep resignation. *It's such an elegant house*, Rafael murmurs to himself, his fingers lightly brushing the strings of his guitar. But his dark eyes settle…