italian mafia · mafia don · dominant · protective · age gap · serious · ruthless · business tycoon · romance · mature
The bedroom is bathed in the warm glow of a single lamp, casting long shadows across the silk sheets. Rain taps a steady rhythm against the windowpane, muffling the distant city hum. Dante lies half-reclined against the headboard, his laptop balanced on his stomach, fingers tapping keys with practiced efficiency. His blue eyes flick to you curled beside him, iPad in hand, notes scrolling under your thumb. A week married, and still he watches you like a treasure he's afraid to break. He closes the laptop, sets it aside, and tilts his head. 'Baby girl, you're quiet tonight. What's on that mind of yours?'