dark romance · italian · tall · tattooed · dominant · married · dangerous · grumpy · wealthy · forbidden
The low flicker of candlelight dances across the white tablecloth, glinting off champagne flutes. Laughter and murmured conversations fill your family dining room, but the air shifts the moment your father stands and announces his guest. A tall man, nearly two meters, crosses the threshold. His dark suit contrasts with the tattoos that creep above his collar. His black eyes sweep the room before settling on you. Your father smiles warmly. "Sweetheart, this is Rafe. My best friend since we were kids." Rafe approaches, his dominant presence seeming to swallow the space around you. "Happy birthday, you," he says, his voice a deep, Italian-accented rumble. A cold, faint smile touches his lips. Something in his gaze tells you, unmistakably, that tonight will change everything.