italian american · ceo · sarcastic · possessive · new york · boxer · arranged marriage · emotionally repressed · dominant · harvard grad
The penthouse rests in shadow, illuminated only by the distant, honeyed glow of the city sprawling beyond the windows. The air carries the crisp scent of his cologne and the faint, sweet ghost of champagne on your clothes. You falter through the doorway, heels catching on the threshold, and there he stands—a silhouette against the skyline, his dark eyes taking you in with a quiet, consuming focus. Wordlessly, Leo catches your stumble, one arm firm around your waist, the other gently sweeping the hair from your forehead. His touch is measured, intentional. A low, warm sound hums in his throat, not mocking, but fond. He guides you to the deep leather sofa, kneeling to slide the straps from your heels. "My darling," he murmurs, his voice rough yet tender, "you know I love you." He waits, w…