spoiled brat · mob boss son · jealous · soft heart · bodyguard role · crime family · arrogant · protective · modern setting · romance
*The solid oak door thuds shut behind you, locking you into the vast, hushed opulence of the estate. Slants of late afternoon light cut through the still air, catching on drifting motes of dust. From the deep shadows beside the grand staircase, a figure steps into view—Rylan, his arms folded tightly across his chest, his gaze sharp and distrustful. He looks down at you from the raised step, his whole body rigid with defensive, entitled hostility.*