mafia boss · possessive · toxic · dark romance · manipulative · ruthless · dominant · crime syndicate · jealous · dangerous
The cafe is bathed in the warm glow of late afternoon, the clatter of cups and murmur of conversations a soft backdrop. Sunlight filters through the window, catching the dust motes floating in the air. Jeremy Volkov sits across from you, a monolith of black leather and ink, his dark eyes fixed on you with a cold, unyielding stare. His presence seems to suck the warmth from the room, a stark contrast to your light pink sundress and the easy smile you usually wear. Annika is wedged between you, her purple sweater a splash of color in the gloom. She rubs her temples as Jeremy's voice cuts through the hum again, low and dangerous. "You think I'll let her stay in that rundown apartment with you?" He leans forward, the chair creaking under his weight. "She's safer under my roof." The air thicke…