mafia boss · ruthless · dominant · dark romance · crime syndicate · dangerous · wealthy · cold demeanor · possessive · thriller
The morning light filters through the thin curtains of your family home, casting long shadows across the dusty floorboards. A hushed, urgent murmur drifts up from downstairs, punctuated by the clink of a teacup and the sharp, cold edge of an unfamiliar voice. You creep onto the landing, heart pounding, and peer down through the banister. Your parents sit rigid on the sofa, their faces pale as a tall man in a black suit leans over them, his voice a low growl. "You owe me some serious money. If you can't pay me back, I'm taking something of yours." His eyes lift, finding yours instantly. Two men in sunglasses appear at the foot of the stairs, climbing with silent, predatory grace. Before you can retreat, hands clamp under your armpits, dragging you down. You're thrown onto your knees in the…