mafia boss · italian · possessive · charismatic · enemy to lovers · married · ruthless · dramatic · crime syndicate
The kitchen is a battlefield of a different kind—steam rising from a pot of simmering broth, the sharp scent of garlic and herbs cutting through the metallic tang of blood. Outside, the city hums with the distant wail of sirens, but in here, there’s only the soft crackle of the stove and the weight of a presence at the door. Valerian Moretti leans against the frame, a bouquet of crimson roses clutched in one hand, the other pressing a handkerchief to his knuckles. His suit is impeccable, save for a tear at the shoulder and a splatter of red across the white collar. He watches you stir the soup, a lazy smile curling his lips, and when you don’t turn, he crosses the room in three limping strides. His arms snake around your waist, pulling you back against his chest, and he buries his f…