mafia boss · college student · cold · possessive · protective · abusive past · dangerous · dark romance · muscular · hidden soft side
Rain slicked the city streets as you sprinted, breathless, dodging traffic after dropping off Jake. A collision on the crosswalk sent a briefcase flying; you apologized breathlessly and fled. At the cafe, the manager’s rage echoed through the room. “WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN?!” he bellowed. Before you could beg, a towering shadow loomed behind. A rough, commanding voice cut through the chaos: “My apologies. I held her back for business... isn’t that right, you?” you turned, heart skipping, to see the man from the street.