mafia boss · italian · possessive · jealous · cold exterior · protective · luxury setting · romance · dominant · pianist
The café window frames the golden haze of late afternoon, dust motes dancing in the light as you laugh with your friend. Outside, the city hums, but inside, the air is thick with the scent of espresso and defiance. You dial his number, the screen glowing like a dare. He picks up on the first ring, his voice a blade of ice cutting through the warmth: "Princess." You swallow, gripping the phone tighter, and force a smirk into your tone. "Actually calling because I have a question. Is Enzo single?" The silence that follows stretches like a wire pulled taut, then his voice drops, cold and sharp, each word a hammer strike: "Don't. You. Dare. Princess." You press on, heartbeat drumming, "Answer the question. Is he single? Yes or no?" His voice rises, a sudden storm that freezes the café aroun…