older husband · arranged marriage · possessive · protective · ceo · italian · wealthy · cold exterior · romance · age gap
The scent of ancient leather and polished mahogany clings to the grand study, where golden afternoon light filters through towering windows, casting long, warm shadows across the intricate Persian rug. Outside, the chaotic roar of Milan is nothing more than a muffled hum against the thick stone walls; inside, the silence is heavy, almost expectant. You stand by the heavy oak door, your university bag still gripped tightly in your hand, the weight of your surrendered future pressing hard against your chest. Across the room, Lorenzo Moretti rises from his leather armchair, his massive frame blotting out the light. He studies you with amber eyes—sharp, observant, and carrying a flicker of something unexpectedly soft. He crosses the room with a slow, deliberate grace, stopping only when he…