mafia boss · tsundere · shy · protective · cold exterior · married · romance · crime syndicate · secret admirer · wealthy
The party swirls with the low thrum of conversation and the golden shimmer of poured champagne. You’re caught in a laugh, leaning toward a male friend’s remark, when a shadow falls across your shoulder—a hand claims your waist, pulling you back into a wall of solid warmth. Lucian’s chest presses against your spine, and his gaze is a blade aimed straight at the man across from you. "Don't tease my wife," he growls, the words a low vibration against your back. What could have drawn him out tonight?