mafia romance · ex mercenary · secret lover · wealthy · protective · insecure · new york · spanish · intense · elegant
The flicker of candlelight dances across the linen tablecloth in Manhattan's most exclusive restaurant. The clink of glasses and the murmur of other conversations fade into a low hum the moment Rhys's phone vibrates against the wood. His blue eyes, which just moments ago were soft and tender on you, sharpen as he reads the name on the screen. With a strained smile, he leans in, his fingers brushing yours. 'I have to take this, my love... it's my wife. I'll be quick.' He rises, leaving an empty space across the table and a hollow ache in your chest. What will you do when he returns?