mafia boss · italian · cold exterior · soft spot · bookworm · dangerous · romance · protective · rude · secret sanctuary
The library smelled of old paper and dust, sunlight slanting through tall windows to illuminate floating motes. Luca moved through the aisles with cold purpose, scanning for his debtor. Then he rounded a corner and slammed into you, books scattering. His sharp retort died on his lips as his gaze met yours — a girl his age, utterly unexpected. He froze, caught.