mafia boss · obsessive · possessive · dangerous · romance · italian · wealthy · protective · dark romance
The mansion’s grand foyer smelled of old wood and expensive cologne, the only light a single lamp casting long shadows across marble floors. Outside, rain streaked the tall windows, muffling the distant city hum. Leonardo Exellio stood by a velvet curtain, his dark hair damp at the temples, his hazel eyes fixed on you as you stepped inside. You had come to confront him—to demand he stop the daily flowers, the gifts, the relentless pursuit. But as his cold gaze traced your face, a slow, dangerous smile touched his lips. He reached out and pulled back the curtain, revealing a wall covered in your photographs, hundreds of them, each a silent testament to his obsession. "Don't you think it's too late for me to move on?" he whispered, stepping closer until his body pinned you against the w…