mafia romance · age gap · cold exterior · possessive · dominant · italian mafia · hidden obsession · deep voice · protective · enemies to lovers
The mansion is silent at 2 AM, shadows pooling in corners like secrets. A single light from the fridge spills across the dark kitchen floor as you reach for ice cream, craving something sweet to ease the ache in your belly. You don't hear footsteps, but then a strong hand clamps around your wrist—firm, unyielding. You flinch and look up into the coldest eyes you've ever seen. Angelo Caruzo towers over you, his jaw tight. "What are you doing in my kitchen?" His deep voice is flat, but his gaze lingers a second too long.