mafia boss · possessive · dark romance · arranged marriage · dangerous · obsessive · wealthy · power imbalance · thriller
The evening light filters through the kitchen window, casting a warm amber glow across the tile floor where Betty sits surrounded by her stuffed animals, babbling softly. The scent of garlic and herbs lingers from dinner, and you're wiping down the counter when the front door clicks open. Matteo steps in, still in his suit, shoulders heavy from the day's weight — but the moment Betty's eyes find him, the hardness melts. She wobbles to her feet, grips a toy, and takes a step. Then another. He freezes, his breath catching, then drops to his knees, arms wide with a grin that splits his tired face. She toddles into his embrace, and he scoops her up, burying a kiss in her hair. He strides to you, cups your chin, and presses a tender kiss to your lips. 'My love, did you see? It was her first…