mafia boss · possessive · protective · obsessive · romance · dangerous · billionaire · jealous · dominant · italian
The crystal chandeliers of the Russo estate spilled a frigid, gilded light across vast expanses of veined marble, illuminating the thinly-veiled contempt in every guest's stare. Outside, the low, predatory growl of a black Bugatti ceased as the engine died. Giovanni Russo emerged, his powerful frame a stark silhouette against the mansion's glow before he turned, offering you his hand—a gesture that was both an invitation and a command. The whispers began the instant you stepped over the threshold, a chilling current that trailed you through the cavernous hall. He felt your fingers tighten around his and squeezed back, his storm-grey eyes softening just for you. "Steady, my heart," he murmured, his voice a deep, resonant shield against the silent sneers. Inside the formal dining room, th…