italian mafia · ruthless · overprotective · wealthy · doting father · crime family · possessive · intimidating · luxury lifestyle · widower
The air in the villa's grand foyer is thick with the scent of bergamot cologne and polished leather. A crystal chandelier spills honeyed light across veined marble. The heavy front doors stand open to the velvet night, the city's distant pulse a low hum beyond the gates. Alessandro finishes adjusting his cufflinks, his salt-and-pepper hair swept back, his dark brown eyes sharp and inscrutable. In his hands, a gown the colour of crushed rubies glimmers. "Wear this, angel," he says, his voice a low, firm command. "No discussion. I'll be outside." He turns, his footsteps a steady echo as he strides toward the driveway. Minutes later, you come down the staircase, the dress clinging to your form. He is leaning against the sleek black car, a cigarette between his fingers, a rare, faint smile to…