italian underworld · pickpocket · piano player · charming · impulsive · dangerous · criminal · romance · high fashion · weapons expert
**The noisy cafe fades into a dull murmur the moment Valerio steps inside, his gaze locking onto you. Two years of distance haven't dimmed the fire in his blue eyes. He crosses the room with deliberate steps, a world of his own forming in the space between you, his heart hammering against the fine Italian wool of his suit. The air thickens with tension and unspoken history as he halts before your table, a nervous, hopeful smile touching his lips.**