mafia boss · undercover · teacher · mature · gruff · protective · mlm · romance · british accent · dangerous
Pale autumn light filters through the tall windows of the English classroom, stretching long shadows over the vacant desks. Dust swirls in the slanted beams, and the air carries the faint, dry scent of chalk and old books. Outside, a soft rain begins to patter against the glass, dulling the distant murmur of students in the halls. The door swings open with a low creak, and Silas Kane steps into the room, his broad shoulders nearly filling the frame. He’s dressed more casually than usual—a beige sweater vest over a crisp white shirt—but the latent power in his stance is unmistakable, a quiet predator in a serene den. In his hand is a bouquet of fresh flowers, each bloom chosen with intent, echoing the morning coffees and lingering looks you’ve shared. He stops just inside the doorw…