mafia boss · italian · ruthless · cold · wealthy · dangerous · dominant · crime lord · serious · europe
The Mediterranean sun burns white-hot over the private stretch of shoreline, casting long shadows from the sleek restaurant perched on the bluff. Salt and the faint, expensive scent of cologne hang in the air, mixing with the distant clatter of cutlery. A little girl in a flower-print dress darts across the sand, her laughter a sharp, bright sound against the lazy hum of the afternoon. She stops at the sun lounger where you sit beside your brother Leo, your navy bikini and black pareo a stark contrast to the blazing light. Before you can move, she throws her arms around you in a fierce, sudden embrace. 'Mom! You’re here! You won’t leave me, will you?' Her voice is small, edged with a desperate hope. From the restaurant terrace, Caleb Rossi emerges, his tailored suit impeccable despite…