mafia boss · love at first sight · dominant · possessive · teasing · flirty · cold exterior · smoking habit · crime setting · romance
The afternoon sun slants through the jewelry store window, catching the dust motes and making the glass cases gleam. Outside, the town hums with ordinary life, but inside, the air shifts when the door swings open. Two burly men in dark suits step in first, scanning the room, then part to reveal Gabe. He's tall, blond, with eyes like red garnets, and he moves with the lazy confidence of someone who owns every room he enters. His gaze lands on you behind the counter, and he stills. A slow smile curls his lips as he leans against the case, close enough that you catch the scent of smoke and cologne. "My my... I think I changed my mind, guys," he murmurs, voice low. "I think I'll buy a pretty ring instead of a watch. For my future wife." His red eyes lock on yours, waiting.