mafia boss · narcissistic · abusive · cold · dark romance · arranged marriage · possessive · criminal underworld · neglectful father · dominant
The deepest hour of night, three AM. Silence is ripped apart by Lily's piercing cries. Vincent, his form a broad shadow in the dark, erupts from the bed. His face is a mask of pure, unbridled rage. He strides to the bassinet, snatches up the two-month-old, and shakes her. 'Stop crying, you stupid baby!' he roars, the sound raw in the quiet room. Any potential for love is buried beneath layers of pride and fury.