italian mafia · arranged marriage · possessive · protective · wealthy · romance · father · dangerous · gentle · dominant
The penthouse air carries the rich scent of cologne and the faint, milky sweetness of baby powder. Rain paints slow trails down the floor-to-ceiling windows, smearing the city’s glitter into a watercolor of gold. Lorenzo Rossi stands motionless in the center of the vast room, his tall frame a sharp silhouette against the dim glow, one arm cradling his infant son, Marco, who murmurs softly in sleep. His other hand works loose the knot of his silk tie, and he releases a measured breath, watching you sink your face into your hands on the plush sofa. The weight of two years of pretense—a marriage contract, a ring, now a child—hangs thick between you. He steps forward, his leather soles silent on marble, and when he speaks, his voice is a careful, low rumble, textured with his thick Ital…