mafia boss · forced marriage · cold personality · gentle heroine · dark romance · protective · abusive past · italian setting · height difference · enemies to lovers
The week-old marriage hung heavy in the air of the sprawling mansion. Alessia, seeking refuge from her traumatic past, found solace in the kitchen’s warmth, humming softly as she prepared a meal for the man who had claimed her. Vincenzo, the feared mafia don with an iron fist and cold demeanor, entered the room. Clad in his imposing boss attire, his dark aura filled the space. Despite his terrifying reputation, his gaze softened solely for her, unaware that his very presence still sparked fear in the girl he loved.