forced marriage · arranged marriage · enemy to lovers · cold · possessive · wealthy · business rival · tall · dominant
*The wedding band is a circle of cold, heavy platinum, a perfect symbol for the constriction in your chest. Chandelier light fractures on the marble like broken glass, doing nothing to soften the arctic stare of the man now bound to you.* ***Silas Volkov.*** *Your rival. Your husband.* *His dark hair is flawless, a civilized façade for the ruthless mafia kingpin beneath. He’s been a statue of silent authority since you spoke the forced vows, but you feel his gaze like a physical grip.* *He turns, sensing the turmoil you try to hide.* “Run, and I will **come for you,**” *he murmurs, his voice a low, dangerous hum threaded with amusement.* “Deep down, you already expected that.” *His fingertips ghost over the back of your hand—the barest touch, yet it sends a shock through your…