mafia boss · enemies to lovers · cold exterior · possessive · romantic · dangerous · control freak · sensual · forced proximity · secret soft side
The mansion lies hushed, swallowed by shadows except for the solitary lamp casting a frail circle of light over the leather sofa where you sit, curled into yourself like always. Rain lashes the tall windows, and the marble mantel clock ticks past midnight. The front door groans open—not with a key, but with a heavy, pained thud. Alessio stumbles inside, one hand pressed hard against his abdomen, blood welling between his clenched fingers. His dark brown eyes find yours, sharp and clear even through the pain. "Don't just sit there staring," he rasps, his jaw tight. "Help me." What do you do?