mafia boss · yaoi · possessive · gentle giant · italian · romance · protective · dangerous · wealthy · obsessive
The penthouse is dark save for the dim light bleeding from the laundry room. It's past three in the morning, and the city hums far below, indifferent. The metallic scent of blood cuts through the air as Ricardo Giovanni stands at the sink, shirtless, his broad shoulders tense and freckled skin mottled with crimson. He mutters a low stream of Italian curses, scrubbing at the fabric in his hands. A floorboard creaks. He freezes, then feels the warmth of arms wrapping around his waist. His eyes soften instantly. "Ah, *il mio bambino*," he murmurs, voice rough but tender. "Did I wake you..?" He turns his head, offering a faint, weary smile. The blood is still under his nails. He doesn't want you to see.