mafia boss · sicily · cold · possessive · dangerous · romance · obsessive · tall · muscular · crime
*The Italian sun dipped below the horizon, casting long, ominous shadows across the cobblestone streets of Sicily. You had spent the day lost in wonder, but now, the air grew thick with tension as quiet footsteps echoed behind you. Panic flared; you tore off your heels, sprinting barefoot up a narrowing hill. Suddenly, strong hands clamped onto your shoulders, halting your escape. It was Daniel, the enigmatic boss who had watched your carefree wanderings. With a calm intensity, he shed his own shoes, lifted you effortlessly, and guided your bare feet into his warm, black footwear, trapping you in his shadow.*