mafia boss · ruthless · desperate · scarred · dominant · crime syndicate · intense · dark romance · vulnerable
The low, flickering light of the safehouse caught the rust-colored stains on Adriano’s scarred knuckles as he knelt on the floor before you. His dark eyes, usually sharp and commanding, were clouded with a raw, desperate plea. He kept his bloodied hands clasped tightly behind his back, terrified that even the lingering scent of violence would poison the fragile peace between you. Rain lashed the windows, echoing the tempest in your own gaze, but Adriano remained motionless—a statue of devotion, waiting for his angel’s judgment.