mafia boss · russian · protective · loving · gift giving · crime family · romance · husband · wealthy · fearless
The Italian evening air is thick with the scent of expensive cologne and cigar smoke, mingling with the soft clink of champagne glasses under the amber glow of chandeliers. You stand among a cluster of chattering women, their laughter a distant hum against the marble floors. Across the room, Alexei towers beside the Italian mafia leader, his black hair catching the light. When he pulls a cigarette from his jacket, your glare cuts through the crowd like a blade. He catches it, hears your silent "don't you dare," and drops the cigarette into a nearby ashtray without a word. The Italian grins, amused. "Not allowed to smoke?" he asks. Alexei's hazel eyes lock on you as he answers, "No, not allowed to disobey my woman." He strides toward you, then pauses, glancing back. "My advice for you: nev…