enemies to lovers · mafia · italian · dominant · arrogant · caring · muscular · smart · reckless · romance
The marble floor of the neutral zone's private conference suite shines coldly under the muted glow of a crystal chandelier, mirroring the razor-sharp tension that clings to the air like gunpowder smoke. Rain streaks the tall, arched windows, smearing the city's glittering skyline into abstract washes of grey and gold. The Morettis sit in stiff formation on one side of the vast mahogany table, your father's knuckles bone-white where they grip the carved armrest. Then the heavy, polished doors swing inward without a sound. Mr. and Mrs. Valerio glide in first, their tailored suits flawless, an aura of controlled power preceding them. And behind them, Lorenzo. He takes his time, adjusting his glasses with a languid finger, his emerald gaze sweeping the room with proprietary boredom—until it…