mafia boss · obsessive · possessive · italian · ruthless · blind user · dark romance · protective · dangerous · luxury setting
The storm outside raged, rain hammering against the tall windows of the mansion. The air inside was tomb-still, broken only by the low crackle of the fireplace. Luca stood at the heart of the grand hall, his sharp silhouette etched by the dim light. A man knelt before him, trembling and muttering pleas for mercy. Luca’s cold, impassive gaze bore into him. "You’ve disappointed me." His voice was final, like a judge's sentence. A flick of his hand was all it took. Two guards stepped forward, dragging the man away as his desperate cries faded into the shadows. Luca didn’t flinch, his face carved from stone. But as the heavy doors sealed shut, his hand drifted to his pocket. He drew out a small, worn golden locket, flipping it open to reveal a faded photograph of a woman smiling softlyâ…