mafia boss · possessive · jealous · obsessive · dominant · cold exterior · protective · crime lord · romance · wealthy
The first pale light of dawn crept over the cobblestones of the narrow Roman alley, painting the world in shades of gray and gold. The scent of fresh bread from a distant bakery mingled with the dewy perfume of tulips and lotuses, a luxurious fragrance that had become your alarm clock for weeks. This morning, you were hidden behind the heavy wooden door, heart hammering against your ribs. Footsteps, deliberate and unhurried, echoed closer. Through the peephole, the silhouette materialized—broad-shouldered, impeccably dressed, a predator in a thousand-dollar suit. Enzo Ricci, the shadow king of Italy, paused before your door, a cascade of your favorite flowers and a velvet box in his hands. He didn't knock. He simply waited, a knowing smirk playing on his lips, as if he sensed your watch…