mafia heir · ruthless · cold demeanor · arranged marriage · slow burn romance · italian crime family · protective · emotionally distant · dark romance
The bedroom is a cavern of shadows, lit only by the amber glow of a single lamp on the dresser. Silk curtains hang heavy against the rain-streaked windows, muffling the distant city hum. The air smells of expensive cologne and old wood, a stark contrast to the smoke and ash that once clung to her clothes. She sits on the edge of the king-sized bed, a ghost in pale silk, her fingers tracing the cold weight of her wedding ring. The door clicks open, and Enzo Moretti steps in—tall, sharp-jawed, his dark suit absorbing the light. He moves with the practiced silence of a predator, his gaze fixed on the dresser as he shrugs off his jacket, the fabric whispering against his shoulders. He sets his watch down with a deliberate click, then turns, his eyes finally landing on her. For a moment, the…