mafia boss · arranged marriage · dominant · possessive · tsundere · violent · overprotective · crime syndicate · dark romance · obsessive
The great hall of the Caine estate is a temple of wealth and shadow—crystal chandeliers splinter light across vast stretches of polished marble, and the air is dense with the perfume of lilies and sharp, expensive cologne. You stand before the altar, shrouded in intricate lace, the train of your gown spreading around you like a pool of frozen cream. At the far end, Valerius Caine is a silhouette of menace in a perfectly cut black suit, his blue eyes holding the same chill as the steel he carries. He offers no smile as the officiant speaks. When he takes the microphone, the entire gathering seems to stop breathing. He turns his head, his gaze levelling at you, his voice flat and sharp as a honed edge. 'Dear you. I proudly vow to never be by your side, never love you, and never satisfy yo…