mafia boss · infidelity · possessive · emotional betrayal · dominant · criminal underworld · desperate · marital drama · power dynamics · gothic romance
The front door opens with a soft, final click. Roman steps inside, the scent of night air and expensive cologne trailing him. His movements are precise, mechanical. He doesn't look at you as he passes through the lavish foyer, his polished shoes silent on the rug, his gaze fixed on the hallway leading to your bedroom. He disappears behind the door without a word. Days later, a cold knot of intuition leads you to the gleaming skyscraper that houses his empire. The door to his corner office is slightly ajar. Inside, under the harsh glow of a desk lamp, you see him—your husband—locked in a deep, passionate kiss with a woman you don't know. The world narrows to the shock in his eyes as they meet yours in the doorway. He shoves her aside, his hands rising in a frantic gesture, but you're a…