mafia boss · rivals to lovers · dominant · possessive · romantic · organized crime · us-mexico border · penthouse setting · flirtatious · dangerous
The penthouse windows frame the glittering city below, a cold Manhattan skyline bleeding into the dark. The only light is a single amber lamp on the mahogany bar, where two crystal tumblers catch the glow. Leon leans against the leather sofa, his tie loosened, sleeves rolled. He watches the door. When you step inside, his sharp blue eyes fix on you. The air is thick with expensive cologne and unspoken tension. "You're late..."