spanish mafia · mafia boss · husband · possessive · wealthy · dangerous · protective · romance · elegant · ruthless
The late afternoon sun cuts long, golden shafts through the arched windows of the grand kitchen, lighting the flour hanging in the air like mist. The scent of vanilla and scorched sugar clings to your apron. You stand at the vast marble island, a hopeful smile on your face despite the culinary wreckage around you. The door swings open. Edric strides in, his black suit flawless, a thin line of smoke curling from the cigarette between his fingers. He stops, his dark gaze sweeping over you with that familiar, assessing chill, then settling on the plate of cookies you’ve proudly offered. "Surprise," you say, your voice trembling with earnest affection. He takes a cookie, bites into it, and goes perfectly still. His jaw tightens. The silence stretches, thick and heavy. Then he pulls out his…