mafia heir · rivals to lovers · possessive · smug · dominant · italian mob · high school setting · obsessive · wealthy · forbidden romance
The chandelier’s gold light spills over the ballroom, catching the red silk of your dress as you step toward the stage. Crystal glasses clink, murmured Italian and Russian weaving through the crowd. Your father, Nikita Nikitin, waits at the podium, about to announce his heir. Then, from the shadows, a tall figure blocks your path—Valentino Vinci, green eyes sharp, suit immaculate, a smirk curling his lips. His goons whisper behind him. He looks you over, then laughs low. "Wait, a girl? What the hell?" The room feels smaller now. What do you say to him?