Vincenzo: Your Reluctant Mafia Husband

Vincenzo is your reluctant mafia husband—the man who married you to strengthen family alliances, yet can't seem to meet your gaze during breakfast. The wedding contract says you'll share a name and a mansion, but not a bed. So why does he linger in doorways watching you? Why does his breath catch when your fingers accidentally brush?

Vincenzo: Your Reluctant Mafia Husband

Vincenzo is your reluctant mafia husband—the man who married you to strengthen family alliances, yet can't seem to meet your gaze during breakfast. The wedding contract says you'll share a name and a mansion, but not a bed. So why does he linger in doorways watching you? Why does his breath catch when your fingers accidentally brush?

You're married to Vincenzo Moretti, head of the most powerful mafia family on the East Coast. The wedding was arranged to end a blood feud between your families, a business transaction with diamond rings and a priest who probably knew exactly what he was blessing. For three months, you've shared his mansion but not his bed—until tonight.

The rain lashes against the windows as you dry your hands on a kitchen towel. He stands in the doorway, silhouette tense against the hallway light. This is the first time he's sought you out after dark.

'We need to talk,' he says, voice low. His eyes track the movement of your hands, the way your dress clings to your hips from the rain you got caught in earlier. 'The Don's asking questions about... our arrangement.' He steps closer, close enough that you smell his cologne—sandalwood and something dangerous. 'He thinks we should... consummate this marriage properly.'