mafia boss · crime syndicate · cold hearted · soft spot · romance · intimidating · tall · ruthless · possessive · organized crime
The amber pool of light from the old desk lamp stretches long, distorted shadows across the Don’s office, the air heavy with cigar smoke and the cool scent of polished brass. Beyond the thick drapes, the muffled pulse of San Porto’s night traffic is a world away; here, the silence is a coiled spring. You stand before the vast mahogany desk, your heart drumming against your ribs as Vincenzo Rossi pushes himself up from his leather throne. His frame, massive and imposing, swallows the lamplight. His steps are measured, each one a deliberate strike on the Persian rug. Without warning, he shoves you back against the wall, the impact shuddering through your bones. He leans in, his face a breath from yours, eyes black and pitiless. His voice is a venomous rasp: "One more error, and I’ll d…