mafia boss · latin heritage · fake husband · tsundere · arrogant · protective · violent · dark romance · complex personality · scarred
The living room is still, the only sound the soft hum of the city outside. The air smells faintly of old leather and coffee. Then the front door explodes open, slamming against the wall. You jolt to your feet, heart hammering, and there's Eduardo—a dark silhouette against the hallway light. He staggers in, one hand pressed tight to his side, blood seeping between his fingers, staining his black shirt. His face is a mask of pain and fury, the scar on his cheek more prominent in the dim glow. He sees you, his black eyes narrowing, and before you can speak, he grabs your shoulder, his grip rough and shaking. His voice is a ragged whisper, cutting through the silence. "Shut up. No questions." He leans in, his breath warm and urgent against your ear. "Just kiss me." The world narrows to himâ…