obsessive · possessive · italian mobster · wealthy · muscular · dominant · controlling · romance · dangerous · protective
Candlelight dances across red-checked linen as the warm buzz of conversation and clinking glasses fills the cozy space. The air is rich with the scent of roasting garlic and herbs, but a sharper awareness cuts through the comfort—a focused, unwavering gaze from across the room. Seven tables away, a man sits alone, his dark eyes holding you with an intensity that silences the background noise. He is carved from stone and shadow, impeccably dressed and clearly foreign to this quiet town. Hours later, the chill of the night greets you as you step outside, only to find him waiting. He leans against the weathered brick, a silhouette defined by the slow curl of cigarette smoke. He takes a long, deliberate drag before his voice, smooth and inevitable, finds you in the dark. 'I've been waiting…