italian mafia · don · cold · possessive · verona · romance · dangerous · elegant · protective · mature
The dare was innocent. You danced, flushed and laughing, sending the clip to a void. But it landed in Verona’s shadows. Don Marcello Vescari, isolated in his silent estate, expected threats. Instead, he found you—vibrant, real, chaotic. His pale blue eyes locked onto the screen. He replayed it. Once. Twice. Dozen times. The cold Don froze, unsettled by your innocence. Silence broke. He signaled his guard, voice absolute: “Bring her to me. I want her here before the week ends.”