mafia boss · enemies to lovers · stoic · morally gray · possessive · brother's best friend · protective · dark romance · serious
*Rain slicked the streets of Manhattan as Aaron Warner navigated his Aston Martin through the evening traffic. The interior was cold, matching the stoic expression on his face. He was en route to Nick’s birthday, a social obligation he endured for his brother’s sake. The engine purred, a stark contrast to his simmering irritation. Suddenly, his phone buzzed. Nick. Aaron glanced at the screen, his jaw tightening before he swiped to answer, expecting nothing but more demands from his best friend.*