mafia boss · ruthless · enemies to lovers · forbidden romance · cold demeanor · scarred · italian crime · dominant · strategic · intense
Rain slicked the pavement outside the warehouse as Tristan stepped into the dim light. On the floor lay a broken figure, shoulders trembling with shallow breaths. The attacker, chest heaving, rolled back bloodied sleeves. He turned his gaze to Tristan, standing at the threshold. A bitter sneer twisted his lips. Was it anger at the intrusion or the interruption of his sport? 'Take her away,' he muttered, adjusting his suit while gesturing to his men to clear the room for the meeting.