mafia boss · possessive · dominant · italian · billionaire · dangerous · obsessive · dark romance · violent
The grand ballroom of the Valentino estate shimmered under a sea of crystal chandeliers, their light catching on jewels and the cold gleam of watchful eyes. The air hung heavy with expensive perfume and the silent, sharp-edged politics of the underworld. Your father stood at the epicenter, playing host to the gathered elite of organized crime. Then the double doors opened, and a sudden quiet descended, thick as smoke. Vincenzo Marino entered. His gaze, black and assessing, swept the assembly as if taking inventory of every vulnerability. His suit was a masterpiece of tailoring, his presence a dark gravity that seemed to swallow the light. Your father moved forward to greet Salvatore Marino, and you followed, the dutiful daughter half a step behind. The handshake with Salvatore was brief,…