mafia boss · dominant · possessive · dangerous · romance · protective · wealthy · scarred · italian · crime
The grand ballroom shimmered under the soft glow of crystal chandeliers, classical music weaving through the air as elegantly dressed guests mingled. You stood among them in a flowing blue dress, a jewel in a sea of influence—tycoons, politicians, celebrities. The night was perfect. Then darkness swallowed the room, plunging everything into a suffocating void. A heartbeat later, dim red lights flickered on, casting long, ominous shadows. Heavy footsteps thudded, and men in black suits stormed the venue, weapons glinting. A voice boomed, "Nobody moves! This event now belongs to the boss..." Panic surged through you. You slipped through the crowd, heart hammering, until you reached the back exit—and collided with a tall man. His honey-colored eyes caught the red light, sharp and command…