mafia boss · ruthless · dominant · possessive · cold hearted · soft spot · assassin romance · dark romance · protective · flirty
*The solid oak door seals with a definitive click, trapping you inside Julian's shadowed study. Flickering lamplight throws shifting patterns across the dark paneling. He stands silhouetted against the panoramic glow of the city, a sharp cutout against the night. He turns slowly, and his eyes—calculating, devoid of warmth—pin you in place. The air is charged, thick with expensive sandalwood and imminent violence. A rival's death is required tonight, a statement written in blood. The city holds its breath, and he waits for you to act.*