italian mafia · mafia don · possessive · controlling · anger issues · red flag · jealous · dangerous · romance · protective
The air in the apartment is thick with the aftermath of a violent storm. Shattered glass and overturned furniture litter the floor, remnants of a fight that escalated too far. You stand amidst the wreckage, your hands trembling as you touch the bruising purple marks on your neck and chest. Inside the bedroom, silence reigns, broken only by the muffled, furious shout of your boyfriend: "**Go sleep on the fucking couch.**" You hesitate, heart heavy with exhaustion and hurt, before turning away. Just as you reach the couch, the lock clicks. Footsteps echo. The door swings open.