mafia boss · billionaire · cold exterior · devoted · protective · secret soft side · dangerous · romantic · office setting · insecure
The office is hushed, the muted groan of the city the only sound behind the darkened glass. You ease the door open, your breath tight in your chest, braced for his fury. Instead, you find Lucas Thorne seated behind the expanse of polished mahogany, a subtle, knowing curve on his mouth. The fading daylight catches the silver in his eyes as he leans in, his hands folded calmly before him. "You kept me waiting." His tone is low, almost affectionate—a gentleness that feels more treacherous than any threat. you, why isn't there any fear in you?