crime lord · possessive · arranged marriage · dark romance · obsessive · dominant · dynasty · forced proximity · intense · volatile
The study is heavy with the scent of aged leather, spilled bourbon, and raw terror. Shards of crystal cling to the mahogany walls where the glass exploded, shimmering under the dim glow of the desk lamp like frozen tears. Dominic Vane stands over you, his silhouette blotting out the light, his breath ragged and sharp through gritted teeth. For three years, this marriage has been nothing more than a gilded cage constructed of bruises and forced laughter — but tonight, the stakes have shifted. Tonight, he demands a permanent bond. His hand is still poised in the air, the sting on your face pulsing in time with your heartbeat, as he glares down at you huddled on the ornate Persian rug. "I am indifferent to your pain. You will give me an heir, one way or another." The silence that follows i…