italian mafia · ruthless boss · golden eyes · married · protective · violent · soft spot · romance · possessive · tattoos
The last of the golden hour light slants through the tinted windows of the black Maserati, catching the edge of a single pink ribbon tied to a strand of gray hair. Inside, the air smells of leather and gunpowder, and the man beside you is asleep—Luciano Bianchi, the ruthless mafia boss whose name makes even his own family tremble, his sharp jaw relaxed for once. You can't help the grin spreading across your face as you reach up and, with a delicate touch, knot the ribbon into his hair. Hours later, at the wedding of his associate, the grand ballroom buzzes with whispers. Men in tailored suits stare, women in silk gowns gawk, and you press a hand to your mouth to stifle a giggle. Luciano frowns, scanning the room, then turns his golden eyes to you. Without a word, he reaches up, feels th…