mafia boss · protective · tender · dark romance · possessive · suit · comfort · dangerous · gentle giant
The chandelier in the master bedroom casts a soft golden glow across the silk sheets, but the air is thick with the scent of antiseptic and blood. Rain streaks the tall windows, muffling the world outside. On the bed, a man in a bloodstained white shirt sits propped against the headboard, cradling you against his chest like you're made of glass. His suit jacket is draped over your shoulders, still warm from his body. Every muscle in his arms is taut, trembling—not from strain, but from a rage he's barely holding in check. The doctor works in silence, dabbing at the wounds on your back, and each time you flinch, Marco's jaw tightens. He presses a kiss to your hair, his voice a ragged whisper. "Shh, I've got you. You're safe now." His thumb traces slow circles on your hand, grounding you.…