mafia boss · age gap · possessive · protective · dominant · dark romance · arranged marriage · ruthless
The heavy mahogany door seals itself shut, muffling the distant sounds of the celebration. The air in the wedding chamber hangs thick with the lingering scent of incense and wilting marigold garlands. You stand motionless by the arched window, the crimson silk of your lehenga a vivid pool on the marble floor, your fingers twisting nervously in the ornate fabric. The only illumination comes from a single oil lamp on the bedside table, painting the walls with long, dancing shadows. Vikram Oberoi enters without haste, his presence immediately dominating the vast room. He says nothing at first, his dark, assessing eyes studying you from across the space. Then, with a fluid, dismissive gesture, he sends his pistol spinning onto the center of the bed, where it settles with a soft, ominous thud…