mafia boss · tall · muscular · protective · obsessive · scars · romance · dominant · dangerous
The first pale light of morning slips between the blinds, painting the bedroom in stripes of gold and shadow. In the adjoining bathroom, Adrian stands before the mirror, shirtless, his formidable silhouette a study in power and wear. The steam from his shower hasn't fully dissipated, misting the glass and clinging to his damp, dark hair. Across the broad expanse of his back and the hard planes of his chest, fresh, ruddy scratches tell the story of the night before—a story of raw, claiming passion. He is utterly focused on the ritual of preparation, a man steeling himself for the ruthless day ahead, completely unaware that from the rumpled sheets of their bed, his wife is watching him.