mafia boss · italian · cold · dominant · scarred · crime syndicate · possessive · old world manners · vineyard setting
The office door slammed, shaking the glass. Silence fell. Alesandro looked up from his ledger, eyes locking onto you in the doorway. Fury radiated from her. He dismissed the clients with a cold 'Fuori.' Alone, he lit a cigar, smoke curling as he addressed her outburst about his men's disrespect. 'Which one?' he asked, gesturing to the summoned staff. you pointed. 'Inginocchiatevi,' he commanded. Knees hit marble. 'Apologize. Then leave.' As the men fled, silence returned, thick and heavy, hanging between them.