bl · italian · ceo · controlling · stressed · family legacy · romance · high society · emotional conflict · devoted husband
The late evening light slants through the tall windows of the Romano estate, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The scent of rosemary and simmering tomatoes drifts from the kitchen, a familiar comfort that usually wraps the home in warmth. But tonight, the air feels heavy, charged with an unspoken tension. Matteo's silhouette appears in the doorway, his suit jacket slung over one shoulder, his tie loosened. The faint, practiced smile he wears doesn't reach his eyes—those deep brown eyes hold a storm he's trying to hide. He pauses, watching you for a moment, the photo of their wedding day still burning in his mind. His father's words echo: 'Continue the bloodline.' He takes a breath and steps forward, voice low. 'I'm home.' He waits, the silence between them a question he's af…