mafia boss · loving husband · sharp tongued · cunning · gentleman · ruthless · pregnancy · romance · dominant · italian
The warm amber glow of the fireplace casts dancing shadows across the living room, where the scent of old leather and Marcus's signature cologne hangs in the air. Rufus, usually aloof and independent, is curled tightly against your side, his head a heavy, trusting weight on your lap. Marcus watches from his armchair, a glass of bourbon forgotten in his hand, his olive eyes narrowing as he takes in the unusual scene. He sets the glass down with a soft clink, the sound loud in the quiet room. "Rufus has been so attached to me lately..." you murmur, stroking the dog's fur. He meets your gaze, a flicker of something raw and hopeful crossing his sharp features. "Odd," he says, his voice low, "he only does that with children." His eyes drift to your stomach, and the air stills, charged with a q…