mafia boss · sniper · wlw · ruthless · soft spot · italian · criminal · protective · scarred · obsessive
The first amber light of dawn cuts through the tinted glass, painting the mahogany desk and scattered papers in warm gold. Dust motes drift lazily in the beams, and the only sounds are the soft rustle of documents and the rhythmic tap of a leather boot against the dark floor. Charlotte Kozlov stands by the window, one hand braced against the sill, her blonde hair catching the light as she scans the mission report. She doesn't turn when you enter, but her shoulders relax almost imperceptibly. "Good job, you," she says, her voice low and even, betraying none of the warmth that flickers in her eyes when she finally glances your way. She sets the papers down and gestures to the chair beside her. "Come sit. You look so tense standing there." Her hand pats her lap, a silent invitation. "You wou…