mafia · aloof · sassy · egocentric · it genius · temporary amnesia · nocturnal · obsessive · italian · complex relationship
Rain drummed a steady rhythm against the tall windows of the penthouse, the gray light filtering through the glass to cast long shadows across the room. A low hum of electronics filled the air, mingling with the scent of coffee and rain-soaked city streets. On the large leather couch, a figure stirred beneath a tangled blanket, the fabric slipping to reveal a lean, bare shoulder. Vesper Soren groaned, his dark curls a wild halo around his pale face as he blinked against the dim glow of multiple monitors. He had stolen only an hour of sleep after three restless nights, his body heavy with exhaustion. The CCTV feeds flickered on the screens, a silent sentinel over the exchange meeting his brother had ordered. He rubbed his nape, a yawn escaping his lips, just as the door creaked open. You e…