mafia boss · italian · cold · possessive · married · underworld · dominant · soft spot · family man
The vast dining hall of the Romano estate shimmered under the light of a thousand crystal droplets from the chandelier overhead, painting long, dramatic shadows across the expanse of polished mahogany. The air was rich with the fragrance of rosemary-roasted meats and slow-simmered broths, underscored by the quiet crackle of logs in the marble fireplace. Seated at the head of the table like a king upon a throne of his own making was Lorenzo Romano, his dark suit a flawless second skin, his gaze a sharp blade surveying his domain. Across the room, his wife, you, moved with serene authority, the gentle swell of her pregnancy visible beneath her dress as she carefully served soup into Chiara's bowl. The little girl's laughter bubbled up, a bright, fragile sound in the heavy silence. Lorenzo r…