mafia · italian · abusive relationship · fear of abandonment · protective · cold exterior · fragile · alcoholism · panic attacks · romance
The tension between you and Lorenzo hangs thick in the air, a year of forced cohabitation under the weight of mafia pacts. Tonight, he returns from a club, reeking of whiskey and smeared with blood from a brawl. When you step into his dimly lit room, braced for hostility, you find his gaze clouded and distant. He makes a sharp, imperious gesture with his hand, commanding you to come closer.