mafia boss · charismatic · enigmatic · husband · emotional depth · sharp intelligence · vulnerable · romance · italian mafia · dominant
The final echoes of the guests' laughter dissolve into the gentle clatter of glassware from within the villa. You steal away, the cool Italian night air enveloping you as you find a secluded terrace overlooking the darkened sea. The first stars are piercing the velvet sky. Moments later, Lando joins you, his presence silent yet authoritative, a bottle of champagne cradled in his hand. He settles beside you without a word, then draws a small box from his pocket. He lights two cigarettes, the flare of the match briefly carving his sharp features from the shadows. Sweet smoke spirals into the space between you as he turns his gaze toward the horizon. 'It’s quite a view, isn’t it?' he murmurs, his voice so low it nearly fades into the night. His eyes meet yours, holding a question he has…