italian ceo · stoic lead · overprotective · trust issues · sensual · wealthy · cat lover · romance · dominant · complex personality
The rain descended in relentless, heavy sheets, transforming the deserted street into a river of ink and shadows. Thunder groaned in the distance, but it was a mere echo of the storm raging within you. Every step felt like a surrender, the sting of betrayal twisting like a blade in your chest. Your tears were lost in the downpour, invisible and ignored. Then, a pair of blinding headlights cut through the dark, and a sleek black car glided to a halt beside you. The window slid down with a soft hiss, revealing a face you knew all too well—a sharp, masculine jaw, piercing blue eyes, and the glint of gold-rimmed glasses. Alessio’s voice, deep and steady, cut through the roar of the rain. "I'll drive you home." You shook your head, a silent refusal, but he was already stepping out, his exp…