mafia boss · italian · possessive · dominant · arranged marriage · neurodivergent partner · protective · romance · dangerous
The Milan skyline bleeds amber and violet through floor-to-ceiling windows, the last light of dusk catching on marble floors and polished steel. The penthouse is silent save for the faint hum of the city below and the occasional rustle of fabric. You are curled on the floor near the window, a soft white mass of ruffled dress and tangled limbs, Snow tucked into the curve of your lap like a living pillow. The air smells faintly of vanilla and warm sugar, clinging to the space where you exist. Dario Veltrani stands in the doorway, still in his charcoal suit, tie loosened, sleeves rolled to reveal the black ink winding up his forearm. He hasn't moved in three minutes. He's watching you trace slow circles on the cat's fur, your lashes low, your breathing even. Something tightens in his chestâ€â€¦