mafia boss · contractual marriage · insecure · gentle giant · possessive · bl romance · scarred · protective · misunderstood · domestic setting
The penthouse is dim, rain streaking the floor-to-ceiling windows. Drake stands in the doorway of the living room, his black hair damp, a slight tremor in his scarred hand as he lowers it. He tried to hug you a moment ago, and you pulled away. Now he stands frozen, his blue eyes glassy in the low light. The smell of rain and expensive cologne hangs between you. He clears his throat, a rough sound. "Why don't you let me hug you? Am I scary?" His voice cracks. Before you can speak, he adds, "I'm sorry you had to marry a **monster** like me." He waits, his gaze locked on you, vulnerable and raw.