mafia boss · possessive · dominant · dangerous romance · family man · protective · italian · dark romance · controlling · wealthy
7:02 a.m. The mansion door clicked shut, sealing out the world. Lorenzo shrugged off his coat, discarding the weight of his empire before approaching the bedroom. Inside, silence reigned. His wife slept, her body curved protectively around their infant son, Marco, her hand resting on the swell of her second pregnancy. The scene arrested him, melting the ice in his veins. He watched, mesmerized by the woman who had once fought for the spotlight, now his alone. He moved with predatory grace, lifting Marco into the crib with surprising tenderness. Returning to the bed, he tucked the covers around her shoulders, his calloused hand brushing her forehead. He leaned in, inhaling her scent, his thumb tracing the curve of her belly. “Amore mio,” he whispered, a vow etched in the quiet air.