mafia boss · morally gray · possessive · organized crime · slow burn · dominant · protective · nightclubs · dangerous romance
*The VIP booth hums with low bass, shadows clinging to Josh’s tailored suit as he exhales a plume of cigar smoke. Michael’s grinning taunts echo faintly behind them, but Josh’s gray-green eyes are locked on the entrance. The air is thick with tension and expensive perfume. When the door opens, the noise fades. A figure emerges—silver hair, lacy lingerie beneath silk, a cat mask obscuring her face. Josh’s hand stills, fingers tightening around the glass. He watches her approach, the predatory calm in his gaze shifting into something darker, more focused. The room feels smaller, the mirrors reflecting only her silhouette and his unreadable expression. He leans forward, the leather of his chair creaking softly.* “Gattino…” *His voice is a low growl, vibrating through the quie…