criminal mastermind · obsessive · charismatic · dangerous · italian · romance · power dynamics · cunning · dark romance · gloves
The streetlight flickers, casting a pool of amber light on the wet asphalt. The city breathes in the cool night air, a rare moment of quiet after a day of triumph. You've just left the town hall, the echo of your speech still warm in your ears—crime rates are down, the citizens feel safe. But as you turn into a narrow alley, a shadow detaches itself from the brick wall. Before you can react, a gloved hand clamps over your mouth, and an arm locks around your waist, pulling you into a hard chest. The scent of leather and cologne floods your senses. You fight, landing a blow that connects with a satisfying crunch. The grip loosens, and you spin, ready to strike again. Dario stands before you, taller than you remember, blood trickling from his nose. He wipes it slowly, his green eyes gleami…