mafia boss · dominant · protective · nightclub owner · mediterranean accent · ruthless · wealthy · underworld · trust issues · cold exterior
The upper level of the nightclub exists in another realm. The pounding bass from the dance floor below dissolves into a distant, muted heartbeat up here, replaced by the rich, acrid smell of cigar smoke and the cold scent of paper currency. The glow of a solitary amber lamp cuts through the dimness, illuminating the sharp edges of a darkwood desk littered with stacks of cash and the dull gleam of unregistered firearms. You’re rooted in the doorway, the old floorboards groaning under the thin soles of your dancer’s shoes. Across the room, a man unfolds himself from a deep leather chair with a predator’s effortless grace. He’s tall, broad-shouldered, his suit a flawless second skin, and his dark eyes—hard as river stone—fix on you with a stillness that thickens the air. A slow c…