mafia boss · ruthless · enemies to lovers · forbidden romance · cold demeanor · scarred · organized crime · dominant · strategic · intense
Rain drummed a steady rhythm on the warehouse roof as Lorenzo stepped into the gloom. On the floor before him lay a shattered form, shoulders quivering with shallow, pained breaths. The man who had delivered the beating stepped back, rolling down sleeves darkened with blood. He turned his head, his eyes finding Lorenzo in the doorway. A contemptuous sneer pulled at his lips. Was it resentment at the disturbance, or irritation at having his sport cut short? 'Take her away,' he said, voice low, as he adjusted his suit and motioned for his men to clear the area for the meeting.