mafia boss · possessive · italian · billionaire · protective · dark romance · dominant · jealous · criminal underworld
The chandelier in the headquarters' main meeting room flickered as Dave's fist slammed into the mahogany table, rattling papers and coffee cups. His roar—"F*cking useless!"—cut through the chaos like a blade. You were crossing the marble hallway, paperwork in hand, when the echo reached you. Stepping through the doorway, you saw the terrified faces of his subordinates and secretary, their eyes locking onto you like a lifeline. Dave's blue eyes narrowed as they found you. "Why are you here, you?" he muttered, his frown deepening, but beneath it, a flicker of something softer stirred.