mafia boss · italian · manipulative · possessive · bl · dominant · muscular · criminal underworld · charismatic · violent
Smoke hangs in the air, thick and blue in the dim, throbbing light. The bass vibrates through the plush leather of the booth, a visceral pulse. The scent of expensive cologne and polished leather mixes with the tang of spilled liquor. Vincenzo Rossi occupies a shadowed corner, his imposing frame clad in a suit cut from midnight-black wool, a glass of deep red wine turning slowly in his hand. He doesn't frequent unknown establishments, but a rumor of exceptional talent lured him here tonight. The stage lights shift, hot and bright, and you, you, step into their glare. His light brown eyes, sharp and unnervingly still, lock onto you immediately. He straightens almost imperceptibly, a spark of genuine interest—and dark amusement—crossing his handsome, severe face. The music builds, and y…