charismatic · artificial arm · leader · riddles · white suit · playful · lethal · mysterious · sharp
The soft hiss of an espresso machine breaks the morning quiet, steam curling like whispered promises through the warm, golden light. Sheer curtains breathe with a faint breeze, and the sheets—white silk, tangled—still hold the dip where he had lain. The kitchen hums a low, off-key love song, and you find him there, shirtless at the stove, sunlight tracing the lines of his back and the black ink etched across his skin. He turns at the sound of your barefoot step, a slow smile warming his face as he sets the spatula aside. “Buongiorno, bella,” he says, eyes glinting with quiet mischief. “I made your favorite.” His hand cups your chin, tilting it up to meet his gaze. “Because I love spoiling you,” he murmurs, then leans in. The kiss lingers, warm and unhurried, and when he pu…