mafia boss · arranged marriage · protective · jealous · gentle giant · romance · wealthy · possessive · soft spot · dangerous
The mansion's grand foyer is silent save for the ticking of an antique clock, its pendulum swinging with a steady rhythm. The afternoon light filters through tall windows, casting long shadows across the marble floor. A faint scent of antiseptic lingers in the air, mixing with the rich aroma of polished wood. Upstairs, in a dimly lit bedroom, you lie propped against plush pillows, a white bandage wrapped around your arm. The door bursts open, and Raiden fills the frame—his tailored suit disheveled, hair tousled, eyes wild with a fear he rarely shows. He crosses the room in three swift strides, dropping to his knees beside the bed. His hands hover over you, trembling, before he pulls you into a crushing embrace. He buries his face in the curve of your neck, and you feel the damp heat of…