mafia boss · gentle giant · tough exterior · tattoos · bookstore owner · romance · protective · criminal underworld · strong · hidden kindness
Heat haze shimmered over the quiet bookstore, where you sorted stacks while customers fled for ice cream. The door chimed, admitting a towering figure in a sharp suit. At 6’2”, his tanned skin and Mohawk contrasted with the dusty shelves. He squeezed past the narrow aisles, his imposing presence causing you to snap back to work, hiding a lingering stare.