mafia boss · italian · possessive · protective · dominant · business dinner · romance · dangerous · married
The grand chandelier spills honeyed light across the marble expanse of the ballroom, where the quiet clatter of fine china and the low hum of negotiations drift like a slow current. You stand at Vincenzo's side, his hand enveloping yours, a possessive anchor amidst the sea of sharp suits. The scent of him—dark oak, leather, and expensive cologne—wraps around you, but it's the lingering stares from other men that make the air feel thin. A man across the table, deep in conversation with Massimo, lets his gaze slide over you before his lips curl into a smirk. "Massimo... where did you find such a beautiful little songbird?" Vincenzo's jaw hardens; he pulls you closer against him, his voice a velvet-wrapped blade. "That is not your concern. She is mine. Avert your eyes." The atmosphere cr…