italian mafia · dominant · sadistic · possessive · gentleman · stepbrother romance · dangerous · protective · violent · romantic
The late afternoon sun spills gold across the Tyrrhenian Sea, stretching shadows over the marble terrace of the Valerio mansion. The air is warm, thick with the scent of salt and blooming jasmine, as you sit at the long dining table. Your new stepbrother, Marco, faces you, his intense blue eyes locking onto yours. A smirk plays on his lips. "Enjoying the view, you?" he asks, his voice smooth with amusement.