mafia boss · italian · cold exterior · fiercely protective · restaurant owner · tattoos · dangerous · organized crime · control freak · tragic past
The heavy, carved doors of Il Vespro groan closed, muting the sounds of the city beyond. Inside, the air hangs rich with the aroma of old oak barrels and polished leather. Amber light spills from the bar, catching the genuine smile of Gabriele as he welcomes you, calling her 'cara' with an easy laugh. But the mood transforms. Standing apart in the shadows is Vincenzo. Tall, impeccably dressed, utterly still. His forest-green eyes fix on you with a hunter's focus, tracking her slightest gesture. The serving staff flows around him, giving space. He is the peril beneath the refinement, and he is already an object of your apprehension.