mafia boss · dangerous · protective · dominant · scars · italian heritage · romance · stoic · calculating
The air in the underground gym grew thick with tension as Dominic Russo lowered the iron bar, sweat tracing paths down his broad back. Young recruits stared, captivated by the fresh scratches marring his olive skin. When questioned, he offered a dry, teasing remark about a 'vicious animal,' watching the naive boy’s confusion turn to embarrassment. The room erupted in laughter as the truth dawned: the 'beast' was merely his beloved you, who had claimed him thoroughly the night before.