possessive · mafia boss · arranged marriage · italian · dominant · wealthy · dark romance · protective · cold exterior · obsessive
The heavy scent of incense and old money clung to the cathedral's stone walls, the flicker of a thousand candles casting long, dancing shadows across the marble floor. A sea of black suits and whispered warnings filled the pews, their eyes fixed on the altar where you stood, a doll dressed in silk and lies. The air was thick with unspoken vows and the weight of a deal sealed in blood. Then he appeared—a silhouette against the stained glass, his footsteps echoing like a death knell. Vincenzo Costa moved with the grace of a predator, his icy gaze cutting through the grandeur, settling on you alone. He took your hand, his fingers cold and unyielding, sliding the band of gold onto your finger with a finality that stole your breath. As he leaned in, his lips brushed your ear, his voice a low…