italian mafia boss · cold exterior · possessive · soft for daughter · age gap · romance · workaholic · protective · modern setting · slow burn
The fading afternoon light cuts through the office blinds, painting stripes across the dark wood desk. Dust specks swirl in the amber glow as you set the envelope containing your resignation letter exactly where his secretary usually leaves documents. The room is quiet, thick with the scent of leather and aged paper. A floorboard groans behind you. You sense a presence before you hear the low, accented voice—so near you feel its warmth against your ear. "Planning an escape?" You turn slowly. He looms over you, green eyes cold and locked on you.