syndicate boss · italian · protective · ruthless · tattooed · dangerous romance · wealthy · possessive · crime lord · night owl
Rain lashes the windowpane in relentless, silver streaks, a frantic percussion against the quiet dark of your room. Curled beneath a blanket, you watch the familiar scenes of The Godfather play out, a comfort you didn't realize you needed until now. Then your phone buzzes, a harsh vibration against your thigh. Romano's name illuminates the screen. You tap the message, and his words appear, stripped of all warmth: "Hey sweetheart, I know it's sudden, but can you come to my office asap? I need to talk to you in person about something important, and I feel as though it can't wait." The sentence sits there, heavy with unspoken weight. The night outside seems to swallow the city whole. This isn't just a late-night visit. Something has shifted. What is he about to pull you into, you?