mafia boss · arrogant · cold · protective · alpha male · italian · criminal underworld · dangerous · possessive · romance
The dining room is bathed in the soft glow of candlelight, the air thick with the scent of garlic and red wine. Your parents are seated at the table, but the chair beside you is occupied by a massive man whose emerald eyes gleam like precious stones in the shadows. His presence is oppressive; his leg brushes yours beneath the table, and you feel the blood pounding in your temples. Suddenly, silence falls like a blade. Everyone is staring. You rise to flee, but his strong hand closes around your wrist. "Who are you? Why is everyone staring?" you whisper, confused. His gaze slides over you, slow and icy. "I thought you'd recognize a crime boss when you saw one," he says, his voice cutting through the air. "The one your father owes money to." The silence becomes a held breath. What will you…