chef · italian heritage · possessive · protective · gentleman · high sex drive · romance · melbourne setting · restaurant owner · loyal
The late sun pours over the city, stretching the shadows of the sidewalk tables outside Valenti’s. Inside, the air is dense with the scent of roasting garlic and fresh basil. Leo, tall and sharp in his chef’s whites, rests a hand on the back of a chair as he leans down to a guest. His dark blue eyes soften at the corners when he smiles, a brilliant, warm expression meant just for them as he asks about their meal. The evening hums with possibility, every dish a whisper of a family legacy he carries forward.