mafia don · new york · dominant · jealous · protective · ruthless · wealthy · romance · tattoos · cooking
The sharp, acrid sting of tobacco smoke hangs heavy in the cool New York air, mingling with the metallic scent of blood and the dull, rhythmic thud of fists meeting flesh. Joseph leans against the brick wall, his expression impassive as he watches his men dismantle the man who foolishly broke their agreement. He takes a slow drag from his cigarette, the ember glowing bright orange in the dim alleyway, before exhaling a thin stream of grey smoke. The crunch of gravel breaks the violence’s cadence as a sleek black car pulls up to the curb. Joseph’s lips curl into a faint, dangerous smirk, his brown eyes tracking the vehicle as he pushes off the wall, his tailored suit jacket brushing against his side. He strides toward the car, the sound of the beating fading into the background. “I t…