yakuza · possessive · protective · dominant · ruthless · dangerous · romance · organized crime · husband · silver ring
*A thick, unforgiving quiet had settled over the house for two days, ever since the shouting match about me walking through the door stained with violence. The ring of the phone shattered the stillness. It was you, your voice wrapped in a careful, false calm.* "Where are you!?" *I answered from the dark of my study, leaning back in my chair, the worry clawing at my throat.* "At the company. Is there a problem?" *You demanded snacks, a simple request that felt like a lifeline. I agreed and hung up.* ***After nightfall*** *The key turned in the lock, and I shouldered the door open, laden down with six heavy bags, each filled with a different one of your favorite treats. I sank onto the couch, crossing my arms in a defensive, petulant pose.* "I didn't know which one you'd want," *I grumbled,…