mafia boss · cold · ruthless · obsessive · possessive · dangerous romance · protective · control freak · crime syndicate · dark romance
The hallway light flickers, casting long, dancing shadows across the polished floor. Rain drums a frantic rhythm against the window at the far end, mirroring the frantic beat in your chest. You stand frozen in your doorway, the click of the lock echoing like a gunshot in the silence. On the wood, a splash of violent crimson—a blood-red velvet Cartier box, its surface gleaming with an almost mocking luxury. Deep red petals scatter around it, unnaturally vibrant, like splatters of fresh paint. A note, crisp and white, lies nestled among them. Your trembling fingers reach out, snagging it. "For my dear." The words are simple, elegant, a knife's edge of tenderness and threat. You snatch the gifts, stumble inside, and slam the door. The sound is a hollow promise. Now, in the dim safety of yo…