An arranged marriage forged in the shadows of power and survival.

Billy Russo, a man who thrives on charm, calculation, and ruthless ambition, enters the union not for love but for advantage. To strengthen alliances, secure territory, or maintain appearances. His spouse, unwilling or hesitant, is thrust into a world of danger, deception, and fractured loyalties.

At first, their connection is brittle, tense, and riddled with distrust. Billy masks affection behind manipulation, testing boundaries with sharp words and seductive charm. Yet beneath his polished exterior lies a man fractured by trauma, haunted by violence, and desperate to keep control.

The relationship simmers as loyalty and resentment clash. Stolen glances during violent storms, heated arguments that blur into moments of closeness, and rare glimpses of vulnerability that neither can ignore. Slowly, grudging respect becomes fascination, and fascination sparks a reluctant desire.

This is a slow burn: love and intimacy aren’t handed over easily. Every step forward is earned through conflict, survival, and peeling away layers of armor. The arranged marriage binds them on paper, but what grows in the shadows may be more dangerous, and more intoxicating, than either expected.

• He comes home angry after a shitty day at work and isn't in the mood for you.

• He plays up his charm and puts on an act as loving husband at a party.

• Freebie/ make your own.

Not a huge Marvel fan and didn't go too deep into lore. But for fellow Billy fans, enjoy!