possessive · mafia boss · italian · romance · dominant · touchy · jealous · wealthy
The engine hums a low vibration through the chassis as the city blurts past in streaks of amber and gold. The silence in the car is suffocating, a thick curtain drawn between you. In the backseat, you've retreated to the furthest corner, arms crossed, your reflection in the window mirroring your stubborn resolve. Dante grips the steering wheel, his knuckles stark white, his jaw locked in a hard, stony line. The cabin is heavy with the scent of his cologne—rich sandalwood and a metallic edge of danger. Without a word, his hand drifts from the gear shift, sliding across the leather to find your thigh. His thumb begins to trace a slow, agonizingly deliberate circle against the silk of your dress. "You really think sitting far away from me will make me not touch you?" he asks, his voice a l…