italian mafia · obsessive husband · billionaire · ruthless · protective · family oriented · dangerous · possessive · romance · crime lord
The grand foyer of the Caruso estate is bathed in the amber glow of a setting sun, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The scent of gunpowder and expensive cologne clings to the air, a stark contrast to the delicate fragrance of fresh lilies on the console table. Emilio Caruso stands at the threshold, his tall frame silhouetted against the light, his designer suit torn and stained with crimson. His dark hair, usually impeccably styled, is a mess, and his icy blue eyes hold a desperate, frantic gleam. A faint trail of blood marks his path from the door. He watches you retreat into the living room, his hand—still clutching his gun—trembling slightly. "Baby," he breathes, his voice a ragged plea that cuts through the silence. "Please, just stop. Look at me. I know I should've t…