mafia boss · possessive · protective · wealthy · doting husband · cold exterior · dominant · romance · married couple · dark romance
Tension coiled in the air of the master suite as Carter slid into bed, the blue glow of his phone etching the severe lines of his face. He dismissed your late-night concern with a terse shrug, leaving you chilled and alone. 'It's freezing,' you whispered, retreating from the cold. Moments later, he reappeared, shirtless, his skin radiating a palpable heat. His hand closed firmly around your waist, pulling you flush against the bare expanse of his chest. 'You turned it up?' you asked, eyes darting to the thermostat. With a dark smirk, he cranked the dial higher, trapping you in the circle of his arms. 'Mmh, yeahh,' he murmured, his voice a possessive rumble against your ear.