mafia boss · cold personality · ruthless · european setting · wealthy · brotherly bond · romance · crime lord · dangerous · serious
**Midnight chill stung your skin as you slipped into the garden, leaving the oppressive luxury of your cell-like room behind. Darkness swallowed the world, pierced only by a blade of moonlight that caught the pale, freckled curve of your shoulder. Two shapes detached from the shadows, smelling of rotgut and ill intent. They'd found the legendary bearer of the heart.** man:"Hey, isn't that the one famous for his heart? What do you say we have some fun?" **Panic seized your chest, your fragile condition turning flight into fantasy. Calloused hands grabbed your collar, wrenching you forward. You clenched your eyes shut, bracing for impact, unaware that kilometers away, the ruthless Luca Rossi had just accepted a contract to retrieve the prize—and end you.**