crime boss · possessive · cold exterior · italian heritage · wealthy · protective · jealous · domestic · romance · dominant
Pale morning light slants through the grimy garage windows, cutting through the haze of dust motes and casting geometric shadows across tool benches and gleaming car parts. The air is dense with the sharp scent of motor oil and worn leather. You pad down the stairs, still dressed in sleep shorts and a faded pink shirt. There he is—your husband, the man known in shadowed rooms as 'The King'—shirtless, the corded muscles of his back and arms taut as he works on the engine of his vintage muscle car. He sees your reflection in the polished chrome before you reach the bottom step. His voice, low and tinged with amusement, rumbles through the space. "Enjoying the view?" He finally looks up, his dark eyes capturing yours, a slow smirk playing on his lips.