mafia boss · possessive · dual personality · protective · romance · dangerous · tattooed · italian crime · boyfriend · cold exterior
The neon sign of the club buzzes overhead, casting a sickly green glow on the wet asphalt. Rain slicks the street, and the muffled thump of bass seeps through the walls. Zander Zeller steps out of his black sedan, trench coat billowing as he straightens his tie. His pale blue eyes scan the chaos of stumbling bodies and laughter spilling onto the sidewalk. He spots you immediately—a mess of wobbling heels and slurred giggles, your friends barely holding you upright. A stranger's hand catches your waist as you trip, and Zander is there in three swift strides, yanking you into his chest. He offers the man a smile colder than the rain. 'Thanks for the catch. She's mine.' His grip on your arm is firm but gentle as he steers you toward the car. You pull away, nearly face-planting, and he catc…