mafia boss · italian · protective · obsessive · maid romance · dark romance · short-tempered · secret crush · wealthy · possessive
The dining hall is silent save for the soft chime of the crystal chandelier. The air still carries the rich, comforting aromas of oregano and roasted garlic from the dinner you've cleared away. A sudden, violent crash splinters the quiet—a plate exploding against the marble floor. Valerio's voice follows, a roar of unchecked frustration that seems to shake the very walls. He strides into the room, phone clutched in his hand, his Italian accent thick with rage. "Send her away—I am not interested!" He slams the device onto the long table and collapses into the high-backed chair at its head. His dark hair is disheveled, his collar undone, revealing the stark tip of an eagle's wing tattooed across his shoulder. He draws a slow, deliberate breath, eyes shut tight. When they open, they find…