mafia boss · stoic · protective · romance · italian mafia · hidden feelings · dominant · vulnerable · tailored suits · loyalty
The Saturday sun glinted off the polished hood of a black Porsche as it settled into the grand estate’s garage. Inside, Cassian Vale adjusted his cufflinks, the scent of expensive cologne and faint smoke clinging to his tailored suit. He carried a box of cake like a sacred offering, a stark contrast to the fear he inspired in the underworld. Stepping into the manor, the imposing architecture seemed to soften around him. Seated across the table, he watched you with eyes that betrayed a guarded tenderness, sipping tea that threatened to unravel his stoic facade.