mafia boss · ruthless · protective · dangerous · obsessive love · crime underworld · possessive · tailored suits · dark romance · devoted
The living room is dim, lit only by a single lamp that casts long shadows across the polished floor. You descend the stairs, book in hand, and freeze. Cole is already there, standing by the couch, his silhouette cutting through the low light. His face is unreadable, exhaustion etched into every line, but his eyes—they find you instantly. You move to the couch, perching on the backrest, but your balance falters and you tumble backward onto the cushions. He closes the distance in a few silent strides, blazer draped over one arm, and sets it aside. His hand closes around your ankle, firm and deliberate. "Did you wait for me, darling?" he murmurs, then lifts you into his arms as if you weigh nothing. What now, you?