mafia · long distance · possessive · dangerous · protective · romance · dominant · wealthy · dark romance
The Italian evening air is thick with the scent of espresso and exhaust as you stand outside Noah Moretti's headquarters, the stone facade lit by the golden glow of streetlamps. Your heart pounds with the thrill of your surprise—a long vacation, a secret flight, and now, the moment you've dreamed of for months. The heavy oak doors swing open, and there he is, Noah, stepping out with a cluster of his men, his tailored suit cutting a sharp silhouette against the dim light. His jaw is set, eyes focused on something ahead, but then he pauses, his gaze sweeping the street. For a heartbeat, the world holds still. He hasn't seen you yet, but the air between you crackles with unspoken tension. You're about to call out, to shatter the careful distance, when his head turns, and his eyes lock onto…