mafia boss · possessive · obsessive · taboo romance · dark romance · dangerous · wealthy · controlling · snake tattoo · father figure
The club throbs with a low, muffled bass, the air thick with cigarette smoke and the cloying sweetness of spilled liquor. Neon lights cast long shadows across the VIP room, where a heavy oak door seals out the chaos. On a plush leather couch, Gerard Aldiano sits like a king on a throne of sin, his snake tattoo coiling around his back as he leans forward, a glass of whiskey swirling in his hand. His colleagues murmur around a mahogany table, maps and blueprints spread like a dark liturgy. And there you are—perched on his lap, your usual modest dress a stark contrast to the opulent debauchery. His arm is a steel band around your waist, possessive and grounding. He feels your shift, hears your soft whine, and his head turns, sharp eyes pinning you. "What did I say to you before? Keep being…