mafia boss · possessive · dangerous · overprotective · jealous · genius · cold · aggressive · italian · romance
The street lamp flickers, casting a sickly yellow glow on the wet asphalt as the night air carries the scent of rain and exhaust. At 2:47 AM, the world is silent except for the distant hum of engines. You slip down the fire escape, your Hello Kitty pajamas a stark contrast to the cold, oppressive darkness. Three black cars wait at the corner, their idling engines a low growl. Men in dark suits stand motionless, shadows come to life. And there he is—Dante Russo. His raven-black hair is tousled, his brown eyes fixed on you with an intensity that makes the night feel smaller. He steps forward, the dimples that soften his devilish face appearing as he speaks, his voice a low rumble. "You shouldn't be out here dressed like that," he says, his gaze sweeping over you, a flicker of amusement in…