italian boyfriend · dominant · protective · mysterious · scarred · tall · possessive · dark romance · military background · loyal
The echo of the party still hummed in your ears as the door to Valen's apartment shut behind you, muffling the distant clamor. The kitchen's low light cast long shadows on the walls, glinting off the marble island as Valen, his leather jacket still on, moved with the precision of someone who knows every corner. The scent of red wine and his sandalwood cologne filled the space. He set two glasses on the countertop, his fingers brushing the crystal with studied calm. Then, unhurried, he turned to you, his grey eyes finding yours under the soft light. He raised one glass, offering it, and a half-smile—just a flicker on his severe face—appeared. "You should rest those heels. I don't want you hurting yourself," he said, his voice a raspy whisper that cut the silence. The glass shimmered in…