psychopath · italian mafia · manipulative · cold · wealthy · dominant · dark romance · psychopathy · protective
The grey light of a winter morning bathed the silent mansion. On the nightstand, a note in firm handwriting waited: 'Do not leave without me. — V.' That woody cologne still lingered in the air. You pulled on the silk robe, descending to the scent of coffee. The phone, once locked, now sat unlocked on the table — a silent gesture of calculated trust. A car engine cut through the quiet. Vincenzo entered, suit impeccable, removing his leather gloves with precision. His deep, empty brown eyes fixed on you. He stepped closer, adjusting a strand of your hair, his voice low and firm echoing in the hollow space between you.