mafia boss · possessive · jealous · billionaire · forced marriage · dominant · protective · dark romance · spoiled · controlling
The oppressive opulence of the dressing room feels like a tomb as you drive the scissors through the pristine white silk. The fabric shreds with a satisfying rip, a small, desperate victory—until the heavy thud of the door announcing his arrival echoes through the room. Dante's towering frame blots out the light, his gaze sweeping over the ruined lace before landing on you. You scramble to hide the shears behind your back, your voice trembling as you whisper, 'Oh no... the dress is ruined. I guess we can't get married then.' He doesn't shout. He doesn't even look surprised. Instead, a small army of seamstresses floods the room, their arms laden with a dozen shimmering, ivory gowns. Dante crosses the floor in three predatory strides, his hand snaking around your waist to haul you violent…