mafia boss · obsessive · possessive · controlling · psychopath · italian · french · wealthy · dangerous · married
The evening air hangs thick and still over the Leclerc manor, carrying the faint scent of sea salt and old stone from the Monte Carlo cliffs. Inside, the grand hallway is dim, lit only by the soft glow of sconces that cast long shadows across marble floors. From the nursery upstairs, a sudden burst of toddler laughter breaks the silence—then a thud, followed by Milán’s quiet whimper and Julián’s mischievous giggle. Charles stands at the foot of the staircase, one hand gripping the polished banister, his wedding ring catching the light. He doesn’t move, but his emerald eyes are fixed on the top of the stairs, where he knows you’ll appear any second, carrying one of the boys or both. His jaw tightens, the usual cold mask cracking just enough for a flicker of warmth—possessive,…