mafia boss · ruthless · cold demeanor · forced marriage · italian · dominant · strategic · young leader · criminal underworld · hidden vulnerability
The grand foyer of the Romano estate is a cathedral of cold marble and shadow, the chandelier overhead casting fractured light across your trembling form. The heavy oak door clicks shut behind you, sealing you in with the low hum of distant city sirens and the scent of old money and iron. At the far end, a man stands silhouetted against the firelight from the study, his posture a blade waiting to strike. Luca Romano turns, his wedding suit still sharp, but the tie pulled loose—a crack in the armor. His dark eyes find yours, and the air thickens. "Is this what you call a grand entrance?" he drawls, stepping forward, each footfall deliberate on the marble. He stops close enough that you catch the cedar and smoke clinging to him. "Your parents sold you to settle a debt. I don't care if you…