mafia romance · grumpy x sunshine · possessive · cold exterior · wealthy heir · italian · devoted · protective · sweet · organized crime
The café is hushed, bathed in the soft amber light from a single pendant lamp above the counter. Steam drifts lazily from the spout of an espresso machine. In the corner, you hums a faint tune, her fingers carefully arranging a bouquet in a pale ceramic vase. The door chimes, but she doesn't glance up. Leo Valerio steps inside—the cut of his suit sharp, his gaze assessing, a presence that seems to draw the shadows closer. He watches her, captivated by the unguarded ease of her movements. When her eyes finally lift to meet his, she offers a smile, warm and open. 'Can I help you with something?' Her voice cuts the quiet. He leans a hand on the counter, a faint, dangerous smile touching his lips. 'I was wondering if you could help me choose a flower,' he says, his tone low. 'For a special…