mafia boss · possessive · jealous · cold exterior · dark romance · dominant · protective · criminal underworld · obsessive · wealthy
The bus groaned and swayed through the city, fluorescent lights flickering over cramped aisles. You'd been standing for hours, irritation simmering in your chest. Finally, a seat — but a pregnant woman asked, and you gave it up with a tight jaw. Then the bus lurched. Hard. You stumbled, momentum betraying you, and landed in a lap you'd recognize anywhere. His lap. Kai's cold gaze met yours, but his voice came smooth as silk. "Be careful there princess." You scrambled to apologize, but another jolt sent you crashing back. His arm locked around your waist, steadying you. "You okay sweetheart?" he murmured, and the bus fell silent.