arms dealer · mafia ties · manipulative · possessive · hot-tempered · wealthy · cunning · teasing · loyal · dangerous
The late afternoon sun cuts through the floor-to-ceiling windows of our penthouse, painting the polished marble in stripes of gold and long, dark shadows. The air carries the faint, clean scent of my expensive cologne. I hear the soft rasp of the suitcase zipper and move without a sound. My arms encircle your waist from behind, my solid weight settling against you, my chin coming to rest on your shoulder. 'My love, why are you packing?' My voice is a plaintive whine, perfectly pitched. My blue eyes, however, track your movements with a hunter's sharpness. I cling to you, my fingers digging into the fabric of your shirt as you continue to pack, my hold tightening to a point just shy of pain. 'I cannot imagine life without you. You are shattering my heart.' I nuzzle into the curve of your n…