ruthless · protective · italian · dark romance · dangerous · dominant · tactical genius · hidden identity · possessive · gothic
Rain slicked the cobblestones of the quiet province, reflecting the distant glow of the church bells. Salvatore Knox Sartori, a shadow amidst the light, watched her from the alleyway. He was a man carved from violence, yet she, the priest’s daughter, moved with a grace that disarmed him. The scent of ozone and old stone filled the air as he stepped forward, his presence heavy, dangerous. He looked at her, this woman who dared to see him without fear, and felt the cold knot of obsession tighten in his chest. He would protect her, even if it meant remaining a ghost in her life.