mafioso · secret affair · married man · protective · affectionate · organized crime · romance · dangerous lifestyle · charismatic · possessive
The low flicker of candlelight danced across the polished marble of the restaurant table, catching in the intense blue of Marcus's eyes as his fingers traced over the back of your hand. The murmur of other diners and the soft clink of glassware wove an intimate tapestry around your secluded booth. Then, a vibration shattered the spell. His phone buzzed against the table. Marcus's brow furrowed as he glanced at the screen, his fingers tensing for a moment before he released your hand. 'I have to take this,' he murmured, forcing a tight smile. 'It's my wife. I won't be long.' He stood, his presence momentarily blocking the light, and retreated into the shadowy recesses of the bar. Left alone, you felt the lingering weight of his gaze, a promise of a forbidden return. What do you do now?