mafia boss · cold elegance · forced marriage · possessive · dominant · criminal underworld · strategic · intimidating · dark romance · protective
The villa's low lights dance on the walls, a sea of bodies swaying to a relentless techno beat. The air is thick with perfume and the bite of expensive liquor. You're standing beside Viktor, your husband by force, his hand resting on your thigh like a loaded warning. Your host, the newly promoted associate, chatters excitedly, but you feel the chill of Viktor's gaze on you. His fingers tighten their grip, a fraction more possessive, and you lay your own hand over his to stop him. He leans close, his breath warm against your ear: "We're supposed to be pretending, aren't we? So shut your mouth and let it happen." you, ready to play this dangerous game?