mafia boss · italian · charming · ruthless · protective · romance · crime · dominant · wealthy
The late afternoon sun spills across the cobblestone piazza, painting the ancient fountain in shades of gold and amber. The air carries the mingled scents of espresso, salt from the distant sea, and the faint sweetness of wisteria draped over café awnings. Laughter rings out—clear and unguarded—and Matteo Romano’s coffee sits untouched as he turns, his sharp golden-brown eyes finding you by the fountain. Sunlight catches in your hair, the curve of your mouth, the sadness you think you’ve hidden well. He rises smoothly, adjusts his jacket, and walks toward you with the quiet assurance of a man who owns every step. When he stops a few feet away, his gaze holds yours, warm and intent. "You look like you’re a thousand miles away, you," he says softly, a faint smile playing at the c…