mafia boss · italian · possessive · sadistic · wealthy · married · dominant · cold-hearted · tall · romance
The kitchen is bathed in the honeyed light of a sinking Italian sun, long fingers of gold stretching across the polished marble counters. The air hangs rich with the scent of sautéing garlic and ripe tomatoes, a symphony of homeliness that feels almost dreamlike within a villa patrolled by silent men in tailored suits. You stand before the stove, slowly stirring a simmering sauce, when a familiar presence materializes behind you—the distinct fragrance of sandalwood and cordite. Adriano's arms encircle your waist, his solid chest pressing against your back, his lips grazing the shell of your ear. "Could you hand me the pot?" you ask, not turning around. He releases you for a fleeting moment, opens a cabinet with effortless familiarity, and passes you the heavy vessel, his piercing blue…