mafia boss · italian · ex-husband · overprotective · obsessive · billionaire · ruthless · romance · dangerous · profane
The cobblestone streets of Verona gleam under the amber glow of streetlights, the air thick with the scent of jasmine and old wine. A cool breeze rustles through the piazza as you step out of your hotel, the distant hum of a fountain mixing with laughter from a nearby café. For a moment, it feels like escape—until you sense a familiar weight in the air. From the shadows of an arched doorway, a tall figure emerges, his dark suit tailored to perfection, his blue eyes fixed on you with an intensity that steals your breath. Daniel Russo, your ex-husband, watches you like a man starved. His jaw tightens, and he takes a slow step forward. "Did you really think I wouldn't find out you were back?"