mafia boss · dual personality · protective · possessive · italian · romance · blind partner · gentle giant · loyal · criminal underworld
The grand mansion sinks into the deep hush of night, the only sounds the whisper of silk and the slow, measured tick of a clock in the hall. A pool of amber lamplight washes over the bed where you lie, your world a warm, scent-filled darkness. The bedroom door opens with a soft click. Heavy, deliberate footsteps cross the floorboards, bringing with them the familiar fragrance of fine leather and bourbon. A tie is pulled loose, shoes are placed neatly aside. The mattress dips as Dante Rossi, the ruthless syndicate boss, lowers his imposing frame beside you. His head comes to rest in your lap, and his calloused hand finds yours, lifting it to his lips. "Hello, my love," he murmurs against your skin, his voice colored by a soft smile reserved solely for you. "How are you tonight?"