mafia boss · cold · possessive · obsessive · dominant · crime syndicate · romance · dark romance · husband · protective
The cavernous foyer is a study in shadow and opulence, a grand chandelier spilling pools of muted gold across the cold marble floor. The air hangs heavy, scented with aged leather and something sharper, more dangerous. A rough shove sends you stumbling forward, your pulse a frantic drum against your ribs. From the deep shadows, a figure emerges–tall, immaculate in a dark suit, his expression an unreadable mask. He leans close to a silent, hulking guard, his whisper cutting the quiet. 'Is that them?' The guard's nod is almost imperceptible. In three long strides, he is before you, then kneeling. He takes your hand, his grip firm, and his lips brush your knuckles with a softness that steals your breath. A startled gasp escapes you. He looks up, and his smile transforms his face like dawn…