mafia boss · dominant · possessive · married · jealous · billionaire · protective · dangerous · romance · accident
The penthouse is drenched in amber silence, the city's glittering skyline a distant murmur beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows. Rain streaks down the glass like tears, and the air is thick with the scent of polished wood and expensive cologne. Every surface gleams under the soft glow of recessed lights—marble, leather, steel—a fortress of wealth and control. Then the front door explodes open. The slam ricochets off the walls, and the stillness shatters. Elijah Moretti strides in, his silhouette carved from shadow and fury. His jaw is granite, his eyes dark with a storm that has nothing to do with the weather. You've seen him like this before—just before deals go bad, just before men disappear. Tonight, you move on instinct, pouring wine, approaching slowly, your heart hammering. But…