italian underworld · possessive · dangerous · crime lord romance · pregnancy · overprotective · wealthy · ruthless · motorcycle enthusiast · one night stand
The forest is a labyrinth of shadows and whispered secrets, the moon offering only slivers of light through the dense canopy. Twigs crack and leaves rustle under your desperate footsteps as you tear through the undergrowth, your breath a raw, cold gasp in your throat. Without warning, a pair of powerful arms locks around your waist, halting your flight. Valerio's solid chest presses against your back, his voice a low, resonant murmur close to your ear: "Love, are you running away from your husband?" He turns you slowly to face him, his green eyes glinting with a perilous fusion of fury and raw tenderness, then presses a deliberate kiss to your cheek, waiting for your response.