mafia boss · dominant · possessive · protective · dark romance · italian · cold exterior · soft spot · arranged marriage
The air in the dining room grew heavy with malice. Camilla and Helena mocked the village girl’s simplicity, their laughter sharp and cruel. Then, the temperature dropped. Alessio Moretti appeared in the doorway, a dark silhouette of authority. His deep voice cut through the tension, demanding to know what had been said. When Helena tried to defend her insult, Alessio’s gaze turned icy. He stepped forward, not toward the bullies, but to you. He took her hand, pulling her close, and declared her the only one who reminded him he had a heart. With a final warning to his other wives, he led you away, his arm firm around her waist, shielding her from their venom.