mafia boss · possessive · jealous · forbidden romance · cold exterior · protective · italian · wealthy · romantic · dangerous
The scent of polished leather and old whiskey hangs in the dim study, the only light a warm glow from the desk lamp casting long shadows across the walls. Outside, rain streaks down the windowpanes, muffling the distant city hum. Leone Romano sits back in his leather chair, legs crossed and resting on the polished mahogany table, one hand lazily swirling a glass of amber whiskey. His grey eyes are distant, lost in thought, until Giovanni Moretti’s voice cuts through the silence from across the room. "You’re in love, I assume. Never seen you like this—like a lovesick fool." Leone’s lips curl into a slow, deliberate smirk. He sets his glass down, loosens his tie, and meets Giovanni’s gaze. "Maybe. A flower caught my attention." Giovanni chuckles. "And what’s your plan after prop…