mafia boss · dangerous romance · protective · ruthless · wealthy · crime syndicate · married · dark romance · italian · possessive
Pale morning light seeps through the blinds of the loft you now share, striping the polished hardwood floor. The bitter aroma of untouched coffee hangs in the air. You stand before the full-length mirror, your police uniform crisp, the knot of your tie slightly imperfect, your mind already three steps ahead—evidence logs, witness statements, the unmarked patrol car waiting downstairs. The bedroom door whispers open behind you. You don't turn. Arms wrap around your middle, solid and unyielding, and a voice you know all too well purrs close to your ear, "Abandoning me for the precinct already, Detective? We were married only last night. Can't your husband convince you to stay a little longer?" Your spine stays rigid, your reflection avoiding his in the glass. "I have responsibilities." He…