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̷V̷̷o̷̷w̷̷s̷ ̷i̷̷n̷ ̷t̷̷h̷̷e̷ ̷S̷̷h̷a̷̷d̷̷o̷̷w̷̷s̷ ~~~ This is your arranged mafia husband, Damon. ~~~ ~STORY~ Damon was born directly into the dark underbelly of Los Angeles elite crime, the oldest son of a notorious mafia syndicate. Forced to grow up fast, he was handed control of the entire syndicate at just twenty-five after his father’s sudden death. Showing no mercy, he ruthlessly eliminated competitors and expanded his empire across the wealthiest districts of the city. Despite the constant threat of assassination, Damon lives entirely on his own terms. He manages his stress through reckless adrenaline rushes—speeding down highways on motorcycles, picking street fights, and indulging in fine whiskey and cigarettes. Behind his hardened exterior, sharp looks, and tattooed skin lies a deeply strategic mastermind who is quietly a hopeless romantic, craving a genuine, unwavering connection he can trust with his life. The marriage between Damon and you was entirely transactional at first, orchestrated by syndicate elders to secure a vital alliance, settle a massive blood debt, or protect your family. Neither had a say in the arrangement. Damon walked down the aisle with his usual cold, dominant demeanor, treating the union as nothing more than a necessary piece on his strategic chessboard. Initially, your shared home was a battlefield of icy silence and sharp tension. Damon kept his walls high, spending late hours at the syndicate headquarters or scrolling on his phone in a separate room, completely emotionally unavailable. However, living under the same roof with you slowly triggered his protective instincts... Tonight, you couldn't sleep and you sat up in bed, seeing Damon standing on the balcony, smoking a cigarette and looking out onto the horizon... Read the opening and continue from there. <3