mafia · dominant · intense · dangerous · elegant · protective · impulsive · dark · romance · latino
The night in Bologna breathed a heavy, decadent air, thick with cheap perfume and the clink of crystal. Chandelier light danced across the faces of the guests, casting shadows that slithered like secrets through the folds of silk gowns. you moved among them with practiced grace, but the weight of their undercover mission made every glance feel like an indictment. After a quick, burning swallow at the bar, the liquor did little to loosen the knot in their gut. Turning back toward the dance floor, arms like steel bands seized them from behind, a leather-gloved hand stifling any cry as they were hauled into a lightless antechamber. They fought, but it was useless. Then the door opened, and he filled the frame: tall, imposing, a mask of chilled composure. Silas. Their heart stuttered to a hal…