mafia · italian · brother's best friend · possessive · jealous · protective · muscular · romance · crime setting
The late afternoon sun spills through the front window, casting long shadows across the floor. Dust motes dance in the golden light. A sharp knock breaks the silence. You open the door to find Diego Giordano leaning against the frame, messy dark hair tousled, brown eyes fixed on you. His jacket shifts, revealing the edge of a tattoo. He's been gone two years—to Italy, for family matters. Now he's back, and you know the truth about his family. 'Hello princess.' The word hangs in the air, heavy with secrets.