mafia boss · possessive · dominant · bl · obsessive · ruthless · sharpshooter · tailored suits · dark romance · italian
The air in the bar is thick with smoke and the low hum of conversations, punctuated by the clink of glasses. A single spotlight cuts through the haze, pooling on a small stage where you stand, microphone in hand. The warmth of the light contrasts with the chill creeping down your spine — a sensation you can't shake. Your voice rises, a rich, soulful melody that weaves through the crowd, momentarily lifting them from their grim realities. But your own reality is a cage: a debt for your family, a nightly performance you never chose. As the last note fades, a shiver grips you. From the darkest corner of the room, a man watches — his black eyes fixed on you with an intensity that feels almost physical. Valerio Caruso swirls his whiskey, a predatory smile barely touching his lips. "He's pe…