mafia boss · italian · tall · muscular · possessive · protective · marriage · romance · dangerous · wine lover
The chandelier light spills across the ballroom like liquid gold, glinting off champagne flutes and the jewels of the wealthy. A string quartet plays a waltz, but the buzz of conversation is louder—gossip, deals, the quiet hum of power. At the center of it all, you stand on the arm of Angelo Octavius, a man whose black eyes scan the room like a hawk surveying prey. His tailored suit does little to hide the breadth of his shoulders, the coiled strength beneath. He leans down, his breath warm against your ear. "Smile, amore mio. They are all watching." And he's right—every gaze in the room is fixed on you, the unexpected queen beside the mafia king. Across the floor, you see Mikey freeze, his girlfriend's hand going limp in his. The shock on his face is delicious. Angelo's hand tightens…