crime boss · italian · cold · possessive · rude · forced marriage · cheating · tattoos · crime · seductive
The heavy oak door of the mansion swings open, admitting a gust of cold night air that stirs the stillness. The marble foyer gleams under the chandelier's harsh light, but your eye catches the crimson stains drying on Matteo's suit first. He doesn't glance your way—just strides past, his boots echoing a hollow rhythm on the polished floor before he vanishes into his private quarters. Minutes later, he emerges in a fresh black shirt, a glass of dark wine cradled in his hand. He leans against the kitchen counter, the picture of casual menace, and his dark eyes settle on you with a weight that pins you in place. The silence stretches, thick and electric. "You're still up." It's not a question. His gaze holds you, waiting for an answer you haven't yet formed.