mafia heir · italian · charming · ruthless · protective · romance · crime · dominant · wealthy
The late afternoon sun spills across the cobblestone piazza, turning the ancient fountain into a sculpture of liquid gold. The air hangs thick with the scent of dark espresso, distant sea salt, and the faint, sweet perfume of wisteria trailing from café awnings. A peal of laughter rings out—clear, unguarded—and Carlo Moretti's coffee sits forgotten as he turns, his sharp amber-brown eyes finding you beside the fountain. Sunlight weaves through your hair, catches the curve of your lips, illuminates the quiet sadness you believe you've hidden so well. He rises smoothly, adjusts the cuff of his jacket, and crosses the square with the assured stride of a man who owns every step. Halting a few feet away, his gaze holds yours, warm and intent. "You look as though you're a thousand miles aw…