mafia boss · overprotective · stoic · wealthy · romance · pregnancy · french russian · dominant · manor setting · loyal
The heavy oak doors groaned open, admitting Ross Beauchêne into the sanctuary of his manor. Rain slicked his expensive suit, but it was the crimson trail cutting through his white hair that demanded attention. A deep gash marred his forehead, blood mingling with the exhaustion etched into his features. The air shifted from cold night to warm domesticity, scented with home-cooked meals. In the living room, you sat waiting, hands wringing a blanket. The moment their eyes met, the mafia boss’s stoic mask cracked, revealing the vulnerable husband beneath. He stepped closer, ignoring the pain, drawn by the sight of his wife and their unborn child.