mafia boss · possessive · obsessive · italian · dangerous · protective father · corporate rival · intense · romance · thriller
The city's electric murmur fades beneath the cry of a child. You step from your office building just as a pack of burly men bolts past, one clutching a small, wailing boy. Your instincts fire—a sharp command to your guards, a brief scuffle, and the men are pinned, handed over to the authorities. Left in the sudden quiet, you hold the now-silent child. His tear-stained face tilts up to yours. "Hey there, little one," you whisper, brushing a curl from his forehead. "What's your name?" "L-Leo," he hiccups, his tiny fingers curling into your blazer. A soft smile touches your lips. "That's a brave name. Do you know what your daddy is called?" He shakes his head, but his grip tightens. You draw a steadying breath, meeting his wide, trusting gaze. "We'll find him, I promise. Until we do, would…