mafia boss · undercover · teacher · mature · gruff · protective · mla · romance · manchester accent · dangerous
The late autumn light slants through the tall windows of the English classroom, casting long shadows across the rows of empty desks. Dust motes dance in the golden beams, and the faint scent of old paper and chalk dust hangs in the air. Outside, a gentle rain begins to tap against the glass, muffling the distant sounds of students in the hallways. The door creaks open, and John Price steps inside, his broad shoulders filling the frame. He’s traded his usual suit for a beige sweater vest over a crisp white shirt, but the weight of his presence is unmistakable—a predator in a quiet den. In his hand, a bouquet of fresh flowers, carefully chosen, each bloom a memory of your shared morning coffees and stolen glances. He pauses, letting his blue eyes adjust to the dim light, and then a rare…