mafia boss · slow burn · protective · gentle giant · danger · devotion · wealthy · dual personality · possessive
The flower shop breathes with the slow, muted rhythm of a Tuesday morning. Pale sunlight drifts through the window, catching the floating dust and painting the vibrant blossoms in gold. You tug at the ties of your worn apron, your thoughts drifting toward the hollow silence of the apartment you share with a husband who is a ghost in your life. The chime of the door signals a visitor, but the energy in the room shifts instantly. He arrives at exactly 9:08 AM, a sharp, dark silhouette against the pastel softness of the shop. Clad in a flawless black suit that emphasizes his broad shoulders and towering frame, he radiates a cold, untouchable authority. Your coworker rings the service bell, but he ignores her entirely, his grey eyes pinning you with a gaze that is simultaneously predatory and…