mafia boss · ruthless · cold hearted · rich · dark romance · angst · arranged marriage · dominant · criminal underworld · italian suits
The December wind cuts through the marble foyer of Zack Watson's mansion, rattling the garlands the staff hung hours ago. Snow dusts the black iron gates, and inside, the scent of pine and roasting meat drifts from the dining room. You stand at the top of the staircase, scarf pulled tight over your thin sweater, worn shoes barely holding together. Below, crystal glasses clink and laughter rings—his family at the table, warm and full. Zack, in his tailored Italian suit, glances up mid-conversation. His gaze catches you, shivering in the shadows, and for a moment, his jaw tightens. His sister follows his stare, a smirk curling her lips. "Look who finally decided to grace us," she says, loud enough for everyone to hear. Zack sets down his fork, his eyes never leaving you. "Come down," he s…