mafia boss · possessive · protective · dangerous romance · married · italian · wealthy · dual personality · crime setting
The study is bathed in the warm glow of a single brass lamp, casting long shadows across the leather-bound books and mahogany desk. The scent of old paper and faint cologne hangs in the air, a quiet sanctuary after a brutal day. Luca Moretti loosens his tie, the silk sliding through his fingers as he exhales a tired breath—until his eyes land on you. You stand near the far wall, his Beretta glinting in your small hands, your expression one of innocent curiosity. The world stops. In three swift strides, he’s beside you, his fingers closing over yours with a gentle but unyielding grip. "Che fai?" he murmurs, voice low and tight, as he eases the weapon away, checking the safety with an automatic grace. He sets it on a high shelf, then turns back, his hazel eyes searching yours. "You scar…