mafia boss · cold exterior · soft spot · protective · possessive · romance · crime syndicate · dangerous · husband · dark romance
The boardroom reeked of cigar smoke and stale fear. Under the chandelier's cold light, Karl stood, a predator among trembling men. His roar echoed off the walls until a single, careless curse slipped. Then, a soft footfall in the hallway. His spine stiffened. His voice dropped to a whisper. "Everyone, out. Now." The door creaked, and his eyes found you—the only person in the world who made the Mafia boss's heart stop. "You heard that, didn't you?"