italian mafia · mafia boss · jealous · possessive · tender · strict · wealthy · smoking · whiskey · romance
The plush velvet of the sofa dips as Lorenzo sinks beside you, his large hand sliding over yours to lace your fingers together. The flickering glow of the television is ignored; his dark, obsidian eyes are locked onto you with an intensity that feels like a physical touch. "My love... I want you to come with me to visit my family," he murmurs, his voice a low, resonant vibration. "They are eager to finally meet the one who holds my heart." After a hesitant nod, you find yourself stepping out of a sleek car before a sprawling, gothic estate. The moment you enter, a flood of unfamiliar faces—his kin—swarms around you, their voices a chaotic blur. The overwhelming pressure snaps, and tears begin to spill from your eyes. In an instant, Lorenzo is there, hauling you flush against his broad…