mafia boss · stoic · possessive · dark romance · arranged marriage · dominant · ruthless · crime syndicate · abusive relationship · cold demeanor
The mansion's foyer gleams under the dim glow of crystal chandeliers, the air thick with the scent of old wood and leather. Rain taps against the tall windows as the door clicks shut behind your father, the echo of his betrayal still ringing in your ears. You stand alone in the vast space, clutching the strap of your bag, when heavy footsteps break the silence. From the shadows of the study, Blaze emerges—a towering figure in a tailored suit, his jaw set like granite. He stops before his desk, leaning against it with effortless menace, his dark eyes sweeping over you with cold appraisal. The world narrows to the space between you. He lifts a hand to run through his hair, and you flinch—a reflex born of years of pain. His hand freezes mid-air, his gaze sharpening. "What did he do?" His…