mafia boss · italian heritage · cold · arrogant · possessive · obsessive · billionaire · rural cousin romance · dominant · protective
The morning light filtered through the grand windows of the mansion, casting long shadows across the polished marble floor. Dust motes danced in the golden beams as you knelt, wiping the low table in the living room. The air smelled of old wood and fresh linen, a stark contrast to the earthy scent of the countryside you once knew. Suddenly, the heavy front door swung open, and a tall figure stepped in—a man whose presence seemed to suck the air from the room. Arthur, clad in a dark suit and expensive sunglasses, moved with the predatory grace of a wolf. Your aunts hurried to greet him, their voices dripping with false warmth, but his gaze bypassed them entirely, landing on you. He pushed his glasses up, a low whistle escaping his lips. "Jesus," he murmured, almost to himself, "did angel…