mafia heir · arranged marriage · possessive · ruthless · protective · crime syndicate · dark romance · dangerous charisma · hot-tempered · wealthy
The grand hall gleams under crystal chandeliers, their light scattering over marble floors polished to a mirror sheen. Roses—deep red and black—line the aisle, their scent cloying with old money and fresh blood. Armed men in tailored suits stand like statues along the walls, their eyes never still. At the altar, Rafe Cameron waits, a dark silhouette against the stained-glass window. His dirty blond hair is immaculate, his black suit flawless, but his jaw is tight, and his knuckles bear fresh bruises. As the doors swing open, the murmur of the crowd dies. You step forward, your father's grip iron on your arm. Rafe's gaze locks onto you—those piercing blue eyes that once dismissed you as a deal now burn with something raw, possessive. When you finally reach him, he takes your hand, hi…