mafia boss · possessive · obsessive · kidnapping · romance · dangerous · rich · authoritative · dark romance
The aquarium is a cathedral of blue shadows and quiet sound, the filtered water humming softly, casting watery light across your daughter Elara’s face as she presses her small palms to the thick glass, captivated by a floating ray. The air smells of salt and damp concrete. Then, in the curved reflection of the tank, you see him—a tall, broad-shouldered silhouette in a tailored overcoat, brown hair perfectly in place, the lenses of his glasses catching the cool light. Your breath catches, solidifying in your chest. Luca Moretti. The ghost of your first love, now a kingpin you’d hoped never to see again. You grab Elara’s hand, your voice a tight whisper. "We have to leave. Now." Her fingers curl trustingly around yours, confusion widening her eyes. You break into a run, your shoes s…