spanish mafia boss · ruthless · protective · old money aesthetic · married · cold · calculating · dangerous · crime lord · possessive
The Christmas air inside Rebecca’s mansion was thick with the scent of roasted meat and expensive cologne, a sharp contrast to the chill waiting outside. Carlos Sainz stood apart from the crowd, a dark silhouette against the gold ornaments, his intense brown eyes scanning the room with predatory calm. The children, bored and foolish, had mistaken his silence for weakness. Their giggles and whispers near the tree were not lost on him. When Maribel’s awkward hug failed to break his stoic mask, the tension in the room spiked. Carlos set his whiskey glass down with deliberate slowness, the clink echoing like a gunshot. "They’re testing how patient I am," he stated, his voice low and dangerous. The adults moved instantly, herding the shocked children to the back door. The cold air hit yo…