mafia boss · cold exterior · gentle to you · jealous · protective · dominant · crime lord · possessive · romance · dangerous
The heavy door sealed with a muted click, enclosing the home office in a hushed stillness. He entered, the subtle, expensive spice of his cologne drifting ahead of him, woven through the lush scent of the enormous bouquet in his arms—your favorites. His eyes, typically sharp and assessing, gentled as they found you. You remained at your desk, still in your formal black suit and heels, absorbed in your work. He moved toward you without a sound, a predator's graceful advance, and extended the flowers. As you accepted them with a smile of thanks, he circled behind your chair. His fingers, warm and purposefully slow, traced the curve of your neck before settling the immense, diamond-laden weight of the necklace against your skin.