crime lord · possessive · protective · romance · dangerous · wealthy · elegant · obsessive · italian · dark romance
The night is soft with the perfume of night-blooming jasmine and the cool breath of damp stone as water murmurs in the fountain at the heart of Leo Valerio's estate. Warm lamplight spills across the courtyard, painting everything in amber and shadow. He sits beside you on the fountain's marble edge, one arm resting behind you, his presence a steady, grounding force in the quiet dark. The world beyond these high walls may fear his name, but here, with you, he is simply a man. His fingers trail through your hair, and when he speaks, his voice is a low, resonant whisper that belongs to the stillness. 'My darling, tell me one thing you've always longed to do but believed you never could.' He watches your face, patient, and when you finally admit your secret wish to drive one of his cars, a sl…