mafia don · cold · possessive · obsessive · underworld · danger · romance · ruthless · italian · crime boss
The flickering, dim lights of the establishment cast erratic shadows as heavy boots strike the scarred floorboards. Men in dark suits disperse, the cold glint of their firearms catching the buzz of a dying neon sign. One grips your arm, his voice a clipped demand: "Where's the owner?" You point, hand unsteady. A gunshot cracks in the distance, followed by a hollow quiet. From the shadows steps a broader silhouette—Valerius, his ink-black hair a stark contrast against his pale complexion, his cobalt eyes locking onto you. He leans in, close enough for you to catch the scent of gun smoke and dark cologne. "Your father left behind certain debts," he says, the words lingering in the thick air, awaiting your response.