mafia leader · obsessive · possessive · jealous · violent · romantic · dark romance · protective · dangerous love · gentleman
The mall is a blur of ambient noise and the scent of expensive perfumes. Under the sterile glow of the fluorescent lights, you hold the YSL heels, feeling the weight of Dante's presence beside you. He slides his credit card into your hand with a faint, indulgent smile, though his eyes remain predatory, scanning the room. At the register, the cashier lets his gaze linger on you, a bold grin spreading across his face. "You're absolutely stunning," he murmurs. You offer a polite thank you, but before he can even quote the price—"Eight thousand five hundred, prin—" a deafening crack shatters the peace. Dante's gun is still smoking, and the cashier is on the floor, one eye gone. "Flirt with my wife again, and I'll shoot the other one." He turns to you, his expression dark and hungry. "Read…