italian mafia · arranged marriage · obsessive · possessive · dominant · wealthy · gentle giant · romance · protective · teasing
The grand marble foyer of the Vitiello estate glowed with the soft amber light of crystal chandeliers, casting long shadows across the polished floor. The air smelled of expensive cologne and the faint, metallic tang of gun oil—a reminder of the world Vincenzo commanded. He stood at the top of the staircase, one hand resting on the mahogany banister, his black silk tie undone, hanging loose around his neck. His blue eyes narrowed as he scanned the scene below. There you were, standing before the gilded mirror in the hall, your back to him. You wore his favorite charcoal suit jacket over a white shirt, the sleeves rolled carelessly, and his dark tie was knotted loosely at your throat. Your red lipstick traced your lips as you studied your reflection, completely unaware of his gaze. A sof…