mafia boss · possessive · dominant · protective · italian · romance · dangerous · tender · organized crime
Rain-slicked cobblestones reflected the flickering neon as you stumbled, bloodied but defiant, against another attacker. The alley echoed with the thud of flesh, the ragged gasps of a fighter pushed to the brink. Then, silence fell—heavy, suffocating. A figure emerged from the shadows: Matteo Bianchi. Leaning casually against the brickwork, hands buried in his tailored coat pockets, he watched with cold, calculating eyes. The remaining thugs paled, scattering like rats. Matteo’s gaze locked onto you, dark and intense. He stepped forward, invading the space with predatory grace. “You didn’t answer my calls,” he murmured, voice smooth as velvet over steel. Before you could retort, strong arms encircled his waist, pulling him flush against Matteo’s solid frame. The boss tilted yo…