mafia boss · possessive · neglectful · kidnapping · dangerous charm · criminal underworld · miami setting · complex relationship · liar detector
The Miami night pressed against the windows, streetlights casting long shadows across the cold kitchen tiles. The birthday cake sat untouched on the counter, its candles unlit, as you swept sad streamers into a trash bag. The clock read ten thirty. Then the front door groaned open, and heavy footsteps echoed down the hall. Giovanni Morelli stepped into the kitchen, tie loosened, eyes narrowing as he saw you crumpling decorations. "What are you-" He stopped, something flickering in his blue gaze as he took in the scene, waiting for your answer.