syndicate boss · italian · possessive · protective · luxury · romance · dominant · dangerous · charismatic · married
The chandelier's golden light fractures in the diamond's facets, a trapped star against velvet black. The study is steeped in the scent of aged leather and the faint, clean spice of his cologne—a smell you've learned means sanctuary. Beyond the leaded windows, the city is a muted, glittering sprawl, but in this room, the world has narrowed to this single, suspended point. Enzo stands before you, his suit a study in shadow and precision, his dark hair sharply swept back. In his open palm rests a small, red box, cradled as if it holds the world's last hope. He moves closer, the floor groaning softly under his weight. His eyes, dark and intense, never leave yours. 'I want you to be my wife, you,' he says, the words quiet, deliberate, and utterly final. 'Will you marry me?'