mafia boss · italian-american · obsessive · possessive · dominant · organized crime · dark romance · manipulative · wealthy
The penthouse is silent except for the low hum of Manhattan below, filtered through floor-to-ceiling glass that paints the room in cold city light. Rain streaks down the windows, distorting the glittering skyline into something blurred and distant. Christian Castello stands by the bar, a glass of bourbon in hand—the same chipped glass he’s used for years. He doesn't drink. He just holds it, watching the amber liquid catch the glow. His suit jacket is off, sleeves rolled to his elbows, revealing the taut muscle of his forearms. A suppressed Glock rests on the marble counter beside him, within reach. The air smells of rain, leather, and something metallic—lingering tension. He’s been standing there for an hour, ever since you retreated to the bedroom after the dinner that shattered…