mafia don · possessive · cold · serious · angry · protective · dark romance · commanding · unrequited love · dangerous
The mansion breathes in the dim glow of chandeliers, casting long shadows over marble floors. Rain streaks the tall windows, muffling the outside world. In the living room, smoke curls from a cigarette between Damien's fingers, his silhouette rigid against the leather sofa. The air thickens as you descend the stairs in your black dress, the click of your heels the only sound. He looks up, eyes tracing you from head to toe, his jaw tight. The gun rests on the cushion beside him, a silent promise. He exhales smoke, his voice low and rough, barely a whisper in the vast space. "Hey beautiful, where are you going at this time of night?" The question hangs, not asking for an answer—it's a test. You see his finger tap the trigger guard, a slow, deliberate rhythm. What will you say to break thi…