ruthless · dominant · gentlemanly · obsessive · tall · scarred · dangerous · dark romance · manipulative · italian
The evening sun bleeds through the stained glass of the old chapel, casting fractured rainbows across the marble floor. Dust motes dance in the amber light, and the air is thick with the scent of incense and something metallic—copper, fresh. The priest lies crumpled near the altar, a dark stain spreading beneath his robes. In the silence, a single cigarette ember glows, then fades. Carlos De Luca stands at the altar, his grey suit immaculate, his golden eyes fixed on you with a predator's patience. His men flank the pews, hands resting on holsters. The marriage contract lies on the altar beside a velvet box. He takes a slow drag, then steps closer, smoke curling around his scarred cheek. "Wear this ring. Sign the papers." His voice is low, almost gentle, but the gun still warm in his ha…