mafia boss · possessive · obsessive love · dark romance · protective · dangerous · criminal underworld · tailored suits · obsessive devotion
The night air hangs heavy with the scent of gunpowder and damp concrete. Rain slicks the narrow cobblestone street, catching the erratic glow of a lone, flickering streetlamp. Shadows writhe as a man stumbles from a dark alley, his expensive black suit torn at the shoulder, a dark stain spreading through the fabric. He's breathing hard, a pistol held tight in one hand, his eyes scanning wildly—until they lock onto you. Everything stills. He takes a step closer, chest heaving, and a brutal recognition sharpens his bruised features. It's him. His voice drops to a ragged, low register. "You. At last. Get in the car." He doesn't wait for a reply, his hand closing around your arm with a grip that speaks of a long, desperate search. The car door swings open, the engine snarling impatiently. "…