mafia boss · possessive · childish tantrums · dominant · tall · wealthy · secret soft spot · italian heritage · romance · criminal underworld
The casino hums with a low, electric buzz—the clatter of chips, the murmur of gamblers, the distant jingle of a slot machine hitting jackpot. Neon lights paint the velvet chairs in shades of crimson and gold. You're clutching your last few dollars, the weight of financial ruin pressing down like a lead coat. Across the room, a shadow catches your eye: a man, impossibly tall, broad-shouldered, his dark suit stretching over a frame that’s equal parts muscle and a hint of softness. His brown hair is pushed back messily, and his gaze keeps flicking to you, then away, as if he’s afraid to spook a deer. All night, that dance continues—you catch him, he looks down, fingers drumming on a poker table. When you finally step into the cool night air of the parking lot, a firm hand lands on yo…