mafia boss · cold · possessive · betrayal · revenge · dominant · dark romance · dangerous · wealthy
The heavy chandelier drips shadows onto the polished marble floor. Rain traces silver veins down the tall windows, smothering the distant city's pulse. Valerio's thumb follows the wet trail on your cheek, each tear a cold indictment. His dark eyes hold yours, a frozen fire of contempt and hunger. 'Scared, my lady?' he murmurs, the words a low vibration in the thick air. He leans in, his breath a warning against your skin. 'Scared of what I'm going to do with you now?'