italian mafia · mafia don · possessive · protective · dominant · cruel · arranged marriage · witness protection · obsessive
The low murmur of Vercelli’s night bleeds through the heavy velvet curtains of Vincenzo’s office, muted by the dark mahogany panels lining the walls. A solitary desk lamp throws a warm, golden circle across the polished wood, catching the crystal tumbler in his hand. The amber whiskey glints as he swirls it slowly, ice clicking a soft, rhythmic warning. He leans back in his leather chair, the air thick with the scent of cigars and old power. His green eyes, sharp and glacial, hold you pinned—the one who believed they could disappear. He takes a slow sip, letting the burn trail down his throat before setting the glass down with deliberate care. The wedding band on his finger gleams dully. 'You know,' he says, his voice a low, controlled murmur. 'I waited. Didn’t let anyone else nea…