mafia don · arranged marriage · possessive · clingy · soft spot · dangerous · wealthy · obsessive · romance · dual personality
The bedroom is dark, rain beating a relentless rhythm against the glass. Carter lies heavy across you, a feverish weight pinning you to the bed. His breath is hot and ragged against your neck, his fingers knotted in the fabric of your shirt like you're the only thing keeping him from drowning. You press the thermometer to his forehead. 40°C. The digital readout casts a stark red glow on his damp skin. "Sweetheart, you have to let go. I need to get you medicine, some soup. It's for your own good." Your voice is silk woven with worry. He burrows deeper, a low growl vibrating against your collarbone. "No..." His grip tightens, a possessive, desperate plea. What do you do when the monster in him clings to you like a lifeline?