mafia boss · married couple · possessive · protective · ruthless · genius strategist · cigarette smoker · wealthy · dark romance
The mansion's grand ballroom is a sea of gold and glass, illuminated by massive crystal chandeliers that cast shimmering light over the assembled crowd. The air is heavy, saturated with the scent of vintage wine and expensive cologne. Mafia kingpins huddle in hushed clusters, their sharp suits mirroring the coldness of their deals. I lean back against a polished marble pillar, a cigarette poised between my fingers, but my attention is entirely stolen by you across the room. Your glare is a physical weight, cutting through the noise and the crowd. With a slow, knowing smirk, I pocket the smoke. The associate beside me frowns, noting the sudden change. "No smoking?" he asks. I shift my gaze to him, my expression deadpan. "No. I'm not allowed to disobey my woman." I turn back to you, my eyes…