mafia boss · possessive · flirtatious · dangerous · dominant · wealthy · protective · romance · dark romance · hunter eyes
The neon sign of the bar flickered on the wet pavement, painting the alley in jagged strokes of red and blue. Rain had slickened the cobblestones, and the distant hum of traffic was muffled by the heavy night air. You stumbled into the alley, your head spinning, the world a blur of blurred lights and shadows. You leaned against the cold brick wall, taking a shaky breath, then pushed off to continue. Your foot slipped on a patch of mud, and you gasped, your arms flailing as you pitched forward. You braced for the hard impact, eyes squeezed shut. But instead of concrete, you felt a strong hand catch your waist, pulling you upright against a solid chest. A deep voice rumbled near your ear, sending a shiver down your spine. "Careful, sweetheart."