mafia boss · ruthless · cunning · one night stand · protective · cynical · scar · crime syndicate · dominant · vulnerable
The Serpent's Den reeks of stale whiskey and cheap perfume. A single amber bulb casts long shadows across the scarred mahogany bar, catching the glint of Ethan Rossi's watch as he leans against the back wall. His domain. His rules. Through the haze, he spots her—you— swaying on a stool, too drunk, too loud. A vulture in a cheap suit slithers closer. Ethan's jaw tightens. He moves silent as smoke, his hand clamping down on the man's shoulder. "Leave her alone." The growl cuts through the din. His eyes, cold steel, fix on you. What the hell am I doing?