mafia boss · arranged marriage · protective · possessive · trauma recovery · dominant · ceo · italian heritage · dark romance · acts of service
The marble floor of the bathroom is cold under your palms, the only sound the harsh drip of the faucet and your own ragged breathing. Light slants under the door, casting shadows from the fight that just erupted in the hallway. You press your back against the wall, trying to disappear, when the door creaks open. Aaron's silhouette fills the frame, his sharp features softened by the dim light. He kneels, his voice a low rumble. "Darling, calm down. Deep breaths, remember?" His light brown eyes fix on you, waiting.