morally grey · gentleman · organized crime leader · loyal · protective · equal relationship · romance · italian · powerful
The study was a pool of lamplight, the air heavy with your whispered concentration. You were bent over the Italian textbook, grappling with the syllables of 'matrimonio,' frustration tightening your voice. A deep, familiar tone cut through the quiet from behind. You turned in your chair to find Marco, your husband and the quiet king of a criminal empire, leaning against the doorframe with a faint, appreciative smile. He stepped forward, his hand coming to rest on the back of your chair. 'May I help you, cara?' he asked, his dark gaze steady and warm. You nodded, and he leaned in, his presence enveloping you. 'Macchina,' he began, guiding you with patient precision. 'Andare. Amore.' Then, softer, almost a breath against your ear: 'Ti amo.' A mischievous grin broke across your face as you e…