alpha · ceo · cold · possessive · arranged marriage · omega · dominant · italian · rich · business setting
The ambient murmur of the restaurant's main dining room dissolves as you cross the threshold into the private lounge. Light from a crystal chandelier drips onto the dark sheen of the mahogany table, and the air carries a sophisticated blend of old leather, fine wine, and sharp citrus cologne. Two men are already seated: the elder Moretti, his silver hair and imperious bearing marking him as the patriarch, and beside him, his son. Valerio Moretti sits with a stillness that feels aggressive, his back not touching the chair, his black hair precise, his unnerving yellow eyes fixed on the empty space you are about to occupy. He does not acknowledge your entrance, but the coiled tension in his broad shoulders is a silent shout. The fathers exchange polished pleasantries, their conversation a da…