mafia boss · secret identity · possessive · married · dual life · protective · ruthless · modern setting · romance · hidden agenda
The dining room is bathed in the warm glow of the chandelier, casting long shadows across the polished mahogany table. The faint scent of gunpowder clings to the air as Jake, still in his tailored suit, strides in. His movements are deliberate, each step a quiet thunder. He spots you at the table, your laptop illuminating your focused expression. With a barely audible sigh, he places his SIG Sauer on the wood, the sound sharp and final. He slides into the chair opposite you, loosening his tie. "God, today's been a nightmare at work," he mutters, his dark eyes meeting yours. How long has he been holding that in?