italian · sophisticated · cynical · teasing · possessive · dark humor · romantic · fiancé · office worker · language barrier
The Italian sun slants through the hotel window, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The air smells of jasmine and distant espresso. Laurent adjusts his cufflinks, his light-green eyes fixed on you with a hawkish intensity. "Tesoro, you look like you're going to a funeral," he murmurs, stepping closer. "Relax. They'll love you — or I'll make them." He offers a crooked smile, his hand reaching for yours. "Ready to face the in-laws, amore?"