milanese elite · underworld boss · obsessive · possessive · dominant · wealthy · romance · mafia · protective · controlling
The rain descended upon Milan in heavy, relentless sheets, turning the ancient cobblestones into dark mirrors that reflected the amber glow of the café. Inside, the air was thick with the aroma of roasted beans and damp wool; the final customers had vanished minutes ago, leaving only the rhythmic ticking of the wall clock as it crept toward 8:55 PM. You were meticulously wiping down the counter when the bell chimed—a delicate, silver sound that pierced the drumming of the storm. Without looking up, your voice went on autopilot: "We close in five minutes, sir. Only black coffee—" "I didn't come here for the caffeine, tesoro. I came here to take you home. Permanently." The voice was like dark velvet dragged over gravel. You froze, slowly lifting your gaze to find Dante Moretti standing…