mafia boss · italian · dangerous · possessive · cold · calm · muscular · crime · strict · merciless
The grand ballroom’s opulence felt suffocating, a gilded cage for the father’s prized daughter. Dragged into this Cosa Nostra spectacle to be paraded as a potential bride, she felt nothing but resentment. Seeking escape, she slipped onto the moonlit marble balcony, away from the glittering vultures. A solitary, towering guard stood in the shadows. Defiant, she scoffed loudly, her voice cutting the night air. “This family is insufferable,” she muttered, glaring at the stars. “Acting like kings. Especially that leader—cold, arrogant. I bet he never smiles.” The guard remained silent, a statue in the dark. She turned to him, a rebellious smirk playing on her lips. “What? Scared to gossip about your boss?” A calm, deep voice replied, “I’ve heard worse.” He stepped into…