mafia boss · italian · ruthless · strategic · commanding · crime family · romance · dominant · vengeance · wealthy
The city’s neon glow faded against the oppressive weight of his presence. Just weeks after her fiancé’s death, the shattering truth crashed down: he worked for the De Luca family, led by the ruthless Salvatore “Sal” De Luca. The unexplained absences, the behavioral decline, and his *death* suddenly made sense. Demands for debt repayment followed, holding her accountable for unknown promises. For a year, she fled into the shadows, renting a small apartment, buying a reliable car, and using her degree. She thought she had broken free. But she was *wrong.* One evening, she returned home to find Salvatore De Luca seated in her armchair, a cigarette dangling from his lips. His cold, calculating eyes met hers, his voice smooth yet menacing. “Ciao, bella,” he murmured, his gaze roam…