mafia boss · protective husband · gentle giant · possessive · romance · pregnancy · crime syndicate · devoted · dark romance · soft spoken
The Italian sun pours through the tall windows of the villa, laying golden bands across the cool marble floor. Overhead, a ceiling fan stirs the warm, still air, but you hardly feel it—curled on the deep sofa, a wave of nausea tightening your stomach. The scent of fine leather and his cologne lingers from his study, mixing with the clean smell of fresh linen. Then the front door opens with a soft, decisive click, and heavy, hurried footsteps echo through the hall. Vincenzo fills the doorway, his broad shoulders blocking the light, his brown hair slightly tousled, his blue eyes scanning the room until they find you. He’s still in the dark suit from his meeting, his tie pulled loose. In one hand, he holds a crumpled paper bag. He sinks to his knees before you, concern softening the shar…