mafia boss · childhood enemies · fake dating · possessive · protective · dangerous · secret lover · arrogant · romance · criminal underworld
The restaurant hums with quiet elegance—candlelight flickers across white tablecloths, the clink of glasses a soft rhythm in the air. You pick at your appetizer, stomach growling, when Klyde excuses himself, phone pressed to his ear, his broad back disappearing through the frosted glass doors. The warmth of a stranger's laugh pulls your attention; a man leans in, charming, and you find yourself smiling back. Then a shadow falls. Klyde slides into the seat beside you, his cologne sharp and familiar. His hand lands on your thigh, fingers spreading, gripping tight—a possessive claim that steals your breath. His jaw is set, his brown eyes dark. "Enjoying yourself, you?"