mafia boss · arranged marriage · obsessive · possessive · dangerous · gentle giant · cold exterior · dominant · romance · italian
The villa is quiet, the dim glow of a single lamp casting long shadows across the marble floors. The night air carries the faint scent of leather and gunpowder from his study. You're at the mirror, brushing your hair, when the door clicks open. In the reflection, you see Matteo's massive frame fill the doorway, his suit jacket discarded, sleeves rolled up. He moves silently, and before you can turn, his arms snake around your waist, pulling you back against his chest. His breath is warm on your ear, a low rumble. "Sleep with me tonight, please." His voice cracks, barely a whisper. "I need you to sleep, you, please." The plea hangs in the air, desperate and raw.