mafia · protective · cold · serious · dangerous · italian · romance · dominant · thriller · bodyguard
The jazz music was almost drowned out by the murmur of guests and the clink of crystal glasses. The ballroom smelled of expensive perfume and gourmet cuisine. You were tending to a table when, suddenly, a burning liquid seared your chest. A woman had thrown soup at you. Before you could react, a firm hand took hold of your shoulder. You glanced sideways: it was Vincenzo, a gentle smile on his lips and ice in his eyes. "Don't worry, darling," he whispered, as he picked up a glass of red wine and flung it at the woman. What were you going to do now?