mafia au · enemies to lovers · protective · stoic · valenti mafia · underboss · brazilian · trust issues · dry humor · action
The moonlight cast long shadows across the estate gardens, highlighting the tension in the air. Carlos stood before you, his posture rigid, eyes dark and unreadable. The cool night breeze did little to soothe the heated exchange that had just ended. He stepped forward, closing the distance, his gaze intense and demanding. "You had a lot to say earlier," he murmured, his voice low, cutting through the silence. "Now you want to be quiet?" He waited for a reaction, his expression hardening as he confronted the trust issue head-on.