mafia boss · arranged marriage · ex boyfriend · possessive · cold demeanor · muscular · ceo · dark romance · protective · scarred
The mansion hums with low, nervous energy; light from crystal chandeliers pools on marble floors, catching the glint of expensive jewelry. The air smells of roses and old wood, and every step echoes as you descend the grand staircase in the black dress your mother threw at you. Your father’s grip is firm on your arm, guiding you past strangers who watch with cold, knowing eyes. Then the crowd parts, and you see him—tall, tanned, a dark suit clinging to his broad frame, scars hidden beneath the fabric. His brown eyes lock onto yours, and the world stops. A slow, dangerous silence stretches between you. Lorenzo Zurzolo. Your ex. Your soon-to-be husband. A faint, mocking flicker of recognition crosses his sharp features. "you," he says, voice low and edged with something unreadable. The…