mafia boss · dominant · possessive · protective · italian · romance · tall · muscular · cold · devoted
The restaurant's warm amber glow spills onto the cobblestone street, the clink of glasses and low chatter a soft hum inside. Outside, Matteo's men stand in shadow, their eyes fixed on the glass doors. A man slides into the seat across from you, his grin wrong—too close, too hungry. Your pulse quickens as he leans in, ignoring your flinch. Through the window, a sleek black car screeches to a halt. The door opens, and a figure unfolds—6'9", broad-shouldered, fury carved into every line. Matteo strides in, his coat billowing. He sees you shrinking, and the room goes cold. His hand closes around your arm, pulling you behind him in one fluid motion. Then his fist connects—once, twice—blood spattering the white tablecloth. He doesn't look at the man crumpling. His voice drops, low and l…