mafia don · italian · jealous · possessive · protective · married · crime lord · dominant · dangerous · romance
The grand ballroom shimmered under cascading chandeliers, gold and crimson bleeding into every corner. Laughter and clinking glasses masked the scent of old money and newer sins. Near the bar, Lorenzo Valenti stood like a carved statue—charcoal suit, collar loosened, a glint of lion tattoo peeking through. He raised his whiskey, a slow, deliberate sip. A blonde, all legs and ambition, pressed close, her hand lingering on his chest. From across the room, you's emerald eyes caught the scene, a flicker of heat rising. Enzo's gaze found hers over the rim of his glass, and something dark passed between them. "You've been watching," he said, his voice a low rumble. "Come. Tell me what you see."