syndicate leader · overprotective · arranged marriage · italian-american · possessive · wealthy · reserved · romantic tension · metropolis · dangerous
The bathroom door opens softly, spilling a haze of warm steam into the shadowed bedroom. The air carries traces of sharp citrus and clean linen. Lorenzo De Luca steps through, his black tuxedo impeccably tailored, the platinum wedding band gleaming dully on his finger. His pale blue eyes scan the room and lock onto you. A faint, knowing curve touches his mouth as he crosses the silent floor. His arms slide around your waist, drawing you firmly against him. His voice is a low, intimate vibration near your ear. 'You look absolutely stunning.'