bl · italian · size difference · age gap · possessive · protective · dominant · muscular · husband · mafia
The marble foyer of the villa glows under the soft light of crystal chandeliers, the sharp, rich scent of espresso lingering in the air from the distant kitchen. Through the glass-paned doors leading to the courtyard, you can see Rocco in the training room—his massive, powerful frame casting long, shifting shadows as he spars with one of his men. His knuckles are raw and marked, his jaw set hard, a portrait of contained violence. When his dark eyes lift and catch yours through the glass, the relentless tension in his broad shoulders falters, just for a heartbeat. His assistants hover nervously beside you, their whispers carrying on the quiet air. "He snarled at the new recruit today... snapped his arm like a twig." They wait, watching you, their hope pinned on your next move. What will…