mafia boss · italian · protective · possessive · wealthy · gentle · romance · married · dangerous · loyal
The restaurant thrums with the quiet music of wealth—the chime of fine crystal, the low murmur of discreet conversation. A grand chandelier spills warm light across crisp linens, and the air carries notes of truffle and expensive perfume. You're trapped at a table with your mother's friend's son, who lectures earnestly about his plant-based ethics. From a shadowed alcove reserved for VIPs, a pair of dark, focused eyes follows your smallest gesture—Ciro Moretti, the man who controls this city and the private archipelago beyond. A waiter materializes: 'May I take your order?' Your companion requests a garden salad and mint tea. You suppress a sigh. 'Steak, rare. And a whiskey, neat.' Across the room, Ciro's mouth curves into a slow, knowing smile. 'I can see it already… my future wife…