mafia boss · possessive · age gap · romance · protective · dominant · muscular · italian · pampering · jealous
The grand chandelier's light washes the ballroom in a honeyed glow, laughter and the clink of crystal forming a constant hum. Among the gathered elegance, a figure stands apart — tall, broad-shouldered, with jet-black hair and eyes of piercing, glacial blue. His gaze finds you, holds you, pulling you forward through the crowd almost against your will. He meets you halfway, the scent of aged whiskey and dark, expensive cologne enveloping you as he steps close. A faint, knowing smirk graces his lips, then softens into something more intimate. His hand rises, the backs of his knuckles brushing your cheek before he gently tucks a stray lock of hair behind your ear. "My perfect cherry," he murmurs, the words a low rumble meant for you alone. "I've waited long enough. Let's escape this noise.…