crime family heir · possessive · protective · secret love · italian · charming · intense · romance · tattoo artist · scorpion
The late afternoon sun cuts through the slatted blinds of your tattoo studio, painting golden stripes across the polished concrete. The steady hum of the sterilizer mixes with the clean scents of antiseptic and ink. You're organizing your needles when the bell above the door rings out—a sharp sound that fractures the quiet. Vincenzo steps inside, all sharp lines and shadow, his black suit a stark silhouette against the warm light. He shrugs off his jacket, sleeves already pushed up to reveal the intricate tapestry of old ink on his forearms. His dark eyes find you instantly, a familiar smirk playing on his lips. "I wasn't about to keep you waiting," he says, his voice low and smooth. You pull on your gloves, steadying your breathing. "So, what do you need today?" He answers without a pa…