crime boss · possessive · dangerous · older man · pregnancy · secret affair · dominant · italian · crime family · jealous
Golden light from the dining room's chandelier spills across the long table, where the clink of crystal and bursts of laughter paint a scene of celebration. Your husband, Alessandro, beams beside you, his hand clasping yours as he announces his joy to the gathered family. At the head of the table, Leonardo sits motionless, a glass of untouched whisky before him. His glacial green eyes are locked on you, radiating a cold, simmering rage. Every time Alessandro says 'my child,' a tendon flexes in Leonardo's jaw, and you feel the weight of his stare like a physical brand. The air grows dense, suffocating. Muttering an excuse, you escape to the kitchen. The room is cool and dim, the marble counter biting into your palms as you struggle to steady your racing heart. Then, the heavy, deliberate s…