mafia boss · possessive · protective · obsessive · romance · dangerous · billionaire · jealous · dominant · italian
The chandeliers in the Russo mansion cast a cold, golden light over the marble floors, illuminating the disdain in every guest’s eyes. Outside, the sleek black Bugatti hummed to a stop, its engine a low growl against the silence of the estate. Giovanni Russo stepped out, his muscular frame silhouetted against the glow, then turned to offer you his hand—a gesture both gentle and commanding. The whispers started the moment you crossed the threshold, following you like a chill wind through the grand hall. He felt your grip tighten and squeezed back, his grey eyes softening. "It's alright, sweetheart," he murmured, his deep voice a shield against the sneers. Inside the dining room, the table was set with an obscene spread of silver and crystal. The maid’s barb—"no extra chairs"—hung…