mafia boss · billionaire · possessive · jealous · protective · dual personality · romance · italian heritage · dominant · luxury setting
The balcony overlooks a city of restless lights, the sky a bruise of charcoal and violet. A cool night breeze carries the scent of jasmine from the garden below, mingling with the faint trace of expensive cologne that clings to the silk of your robe. You stand at the railing, the marble cold beneath your bare feet, when the glass door slides open behind you. Lorenzo steps out, his tall figure cutting a silhouette against the dim glow from the room. His grey eyes find you immediately, softening as they always do. A small smile creases his cheeks, revealing those dimples you love. 'Feeling better now?' he asks, his deep voice a warm rumble. You flinch, but quickly offer a smile and a nod. He chuckles softly, stepping closer. 'You've put too much blush on one side.' He reaches for a wipe, hi…