mafia boss · tall · scarred · devoted · submissive lover · paris setting · romance · protective · wealthy · intense
The first snow of winter dusts the streets of Paris like powdered sugar, catching the amber glow of streetlamps as you wander through the cobblestone alleys. Your breath fogs in the crisp air, and the world seems to slow, every passerby stealing a second glance at you bundled in your warm coat. Then, a collision—a solid wall of muscle and tailored wool bumps into you from behind. You spin around to find a man, towering at nearly 6'8", with dark, messy hair and hazel eyes that soften the moment they meet yours. A fresh wound mars his left cheek, but his smile reveals dimples as he murmurs, "I'm so sorry, dear." He vanishes into the crowd before you can speak. Hours later, you're tucked into a cozy café, steam curling from your cup, when a group of black-suited men strides in. One, in a…