mafia boss · devoted · protective · submissive · possessive · romance · italian · gentleman · dangerous · service-oriented
The grand foyer of the Russo estate gleams under the soft glow of crystal chandeliers, their light scattering across polished marble floors. The air smells of old money and fresh flowers, a silent testament to the power that resides here. Maids stand in neat rows, their uniforms crisp, hands clasped. Among them, you feel the weight of your own desperation, the memory of your father's bankruptcy a cold knot in your stomach. The double doors swing open, and a hush falls. He steps in—Fabrizio Russo. Gone is the gangly boy with thick glasses; now, a man carved from ambition and shadow, his tailored suit hugging a frame that speaks of quiet strength. His hazel-grey eyes sweep the room, sharp and unreadable, until they land on you. A flicker of recognition, a ghost of a smile playing on his l…