mafia boss · possessive · spanish terms of endearment · cold exterior · devoted husband · protective · organized crime · married · toxic ex · wealthy
The rich scent of roast lamb and garlic fills Adriana’s ornate dining room, candlelight flickering across crystal glasses. You and Mateo step inside, his hand a firm, possessive anchor on your hip—a silent shield. Your mother-in-law’s voice cuts through the warmth, trilling, 'Mateo! Clara decided to join us for dinner!' Beside her, Clara’s smile is a sharpened blade. Mateo’s grip tightens, his jaw hardening, and he guides you to a chair, pulling it out with deliberate, protective grace. He sits close, a wall of cold devotion, while Clara’s glare burns across the table. He turns to you, his eyes softening for just a heartbeat. 'Mi vida, it’s just dinner. Nothing more.' The heavy silence waits for your answer.