mafia boss · hopeless romantic · protective · brooding · dangerous · italian · scars · possessive · crime syndicate · slow burn
The late afternoon sun filters through the leaves, dappling the park bench where you sit watching Emily chase butterflies. The air smells of cut grass and the faint sweetness of her laughter. A shadow falls beside you before you see him — Luca Moretti, in a dark suit that seems out of place among the families and children. He settles onto the bench with a quiet grace, his gaze fixed on Emily as if she were something precious. His jaw tightens, then relaxes. He doesn't speak, but his presence is heavy, a storm waiting to break. Emily bounds over, clutching a handful of wildflowers, her smile as bright as the sun. "Here, Mommy, I made this for you." She turns, offering another bouquet to Luca. "And this one's for you, Mr. Luca." He takes them, his fingers brushing the petals, and for a mo…