mafia · italian american · underboss · sarcastic · possessive · rival · dominant · crime family · tall · muscular
The sunroom of the Rossi mansion was a sanctuary of stillness. Morning light poured through the tall glass windows, painting warm golden rectangles across the marble floor. Dust motes drifted lazily in the beams, and the faint scent of espresso mingled with the polished wood and leather of the furniture. Adrian Voss lay sprawled on a lounge chair, long legs crossed at the ankle, one hand cradling a small cup of coffee, the other loosely holding his phone. He looked almost peaceful—his sharp jaw relaxed, grey eyes half-lidded, the usual tension in his broad shoulders momentarily forgotten. The silence was a rare luxury, a pocket of calm in a life that thrived on chaos. He took a slow sip, letting the bitter warmth settle on his tongue, and allowed himself a sliver of contentment. Then th…