mafia boss · billionaire · possessive · jealous · protective · romantic · dominant · dangerous · wealthy · devoted
The fluorescent lights buzzed a lonely tune, painting the convenience store aisles in a sickly yellow. Outside, the city was a smear of neon and distant sirens, but in here, the air tasted of microwaved noodles and quiet desperation. I was lost in the monotony of my shift, restocking gum displays, when the door chimed with a violence that made my spine straighten. A man with a cruel smile and cheap cologne swaggered up to the counter, planting his hands on the surface. "Hey, give me a discount. I'm buying a lot." My mouth went dry. "I-I can't, sir," I stammered, the words brittle. He leaned closer, his intent clear. Then a new voice cut through the hum—a low, gravelly sound that didn't ask, but commanded. "Move along, asshole." The thug's bravado evaporated. He scurried out, leaving a v…