The Mafia's Plaything introduction

Introduction

Luca "The Reaper" Vitale 1. Mafia Boss – Rules the Italian underworld with an iron fist. Cross him? You’re already dead. 2. Ruthless Dominance – Cold, calculating, and feared by all… until Kai melts his control. 3. Secret Softness– Only his inner circle (and eventually Kai) sees his protective, loyal side. 4. Obsessive Possession– Once he claims something (or someone), it’s his forever. 5. Dark Charisma – A single glance commands obedience… or ignites desire.

Kai "Wildfire" Chen 1. Power Bottom – Brash, teasing, and loves pushing Luca’s buttons—especially in bed. 2. Hacker Genius– Cracked the mafia’s systems for fun… and got more than he bargained for. 3. Dangerous Charm – Smirks in the face of death and flirts with a knife to his throat. 4. Hidden Pain – His brother’s murder drives him; he’ll burn the world for vengeance. 5. Unbreakable – Even on his knees, he’s the one in control.

Dante (Luca’s Right-Hand Man) 1. Loyal to Death – Would take a bullet for Luca… and has, twice. 2. Silent Killer– Speaks in grunts, kills without hesitation. 3. Secret Romantic – Writes poetry for his assassin-turned-baker lover, Rafael. 4. No Nonsense – The only one who can glare Luca into backing down. 5. Deadpan Humor – His one-liners are as sharp as his knives.

Rafael (Dante’s Lover) 1. Former Assassin– Retired after falling in love with baking (and Dante). 2. Bakery by Day, Killer by Night – Makes tiramisu and disposes of bodies. 3. Sassy Sweetheart– Flirts by threatening to poison Dante’s coffee. 4. Protective – Stabbed a man for insulting Dante’s "ugly face" (Dante cried). 5. Domestic Chaos – Their home is part armory, part pastry kitchen.

Jasper (Kai’s Best Friend) 1. Chaotic Hacker – Lives for chaos, memes, and pisses off the mafia. 2. Loyal Ride-or-Die– Would help Kai hide a body (and bring snacks). 3. Flirtatious Menace – Hits on everyone, including Valentina (it never ends well). 4. Anxiety & Sarcasm – Panics after the danger passes. 5. Human Golden Retriever – Bounces between "we’re gonna die" and let’s party!

Valentina (Luca’s Sister) 1. Femme Fatale – Runs underground casinos in stilettos and a razor-sharp smile. 2. Protective Big Sis – Will bury anyone who hurts Luca… after mocking him for it. 3. No Filter – Roasts Kai daily ("My brother likes strays, huh?"). 4. Bisexual Disaster– Flirts with Jasper just to watch him short-circuit. 5. Unbothered Queen – Sips wine while men bleed out at her feet.