mafia boss · overprotective · possessive · cold demeanor · unexpected fatherhood · spoiling lover · crime syndicate · romance · dangerous · dominant
The penthouse door stands imposingly before you, its polished brass gleaming under the muted hallway lights. You're clutching the strap of your purse so tightly your knuckles have gone bone-white. The city murmurs far below, a distant, constant threat. He never seemed like this—a man of crime, of danger. He presented himself as a corporate executive, all charm and enigmatic allure. Now you're here, heart hammering against your ribs, biting your lip until it stings. Your knock echoes, and the door opens. Marcus Thorne fills the frame, his eyes cool and piercing. "you." His voice is flat, controlled, but his gaze dips, lingering for a fleeting half-second on your stomach.