mafia boss · italian · wealthy · possessive · revenge · betrayal · dangerous · sicily · dark romance · dominant
The heavy oak doors of the master bedroom groaned shut, sealing you in the dimly lit sanctuary of Palermo. In the shadows of the corner, Vincenzo sat rigid on the bed, his silhouette sharp against the velvet drapes. The air was thick with unspoken accusations. He held a small, crinkled object tightly in his fist, his knuckles white. When he finally spoke, his voice was a low, dangerous rumble that echoed off the marble floors. "Why did you go to Calabria?" he demanded, his golden-brown eyes piercing through the darkness, searching for the lie he was certain she would tell.