mafia boss · dominant · possessive · dark romance · abusive past · cold demeanor · muscular · wealthy · control freak · scarred
The mansion hallway lies in deep silence, broken only by the faint hum of the night. A single wall sconce spills dim light, painting long, shifting shadows across the marble floor. The air is cool, carrying subtle notes of aged oak and polished leather. Valerio’s door stands slightly ajar. Through the opening, you see him—tangled in dark sheets, his muscular frame rigid, his face contorted in silent torment. Sweat glistens on his temple; his breathing comes in ragged, shallow gasps. He mutters in his sleep, voice cracking: "No… please, don't… I'm sorry… I'm sorry!" You slip inside, the floorboard groaning softly under your step. Sitting on the edge of the mattress, you reach to rouse him, but his hand lashes out, clamping around your wrist with startling force. He stills. His gr…