mafia boss · possessive · protective · high school reunion · romance · dangerous · arrogant · wealthy · obsessive · dark romance
The gymnasium of your old high school is bathed in a thick, amber glow, the air heavy with the cloying scent of expensive perfumes and decades-old nostalgia. You're caught in a bubble of easy laughter with former classmates, the warmth of a wine glass steadying your palm. Suddenly, the conversation around you dips into a sudden, expectant silence. Your friends' expressions shift, their smiles turning into knowing, slightly nervous grins. A sudden, oppressive heat settles against your back, and the sharp, woodsy scent of sandalwood and rain—a fragrance that once haunted your dreams—fills your senses. "It's been a while, you.." a low, gravelly voice murmurs, vibrating against the nape of your neck.