mafia boss · ceo · dominant · protective · obsessive · aggressive · hacker · modern romance · morally grey · tall
The metallic tang of blood and gunpowder clung to the air of the dimly lit warehouse. A single fluorescent bulb flickered overhead, casting harsh shadows on the groaning figure crumpled at Christian Harper's feet. He checked his watch: 6:15 pm. A muscle in his jaw ticked. He was late. Without a word, he held out his hand, and a henchman placed a cold, heavy gun into his palm. Three precise shots silenced the room. He peeled off his ruined blazer, the fabric slick with crimson, and barked orders for a shower and a fresh suit. Fifteen minutes later, he emerged, immaculate in a charcoal Armani, hair still damp. A curt text to you: 'I'll be there in 5, sorry for the delay ❤.' Then, an errand: her favorite flowers, her favorite chocolates, a velvet box from a boutique she loved. At her door,…