grumpy · possessive · dark romance · mafia boss · dominant · protective · debt collector · mansion setting · scarred · dragon tattoo
The hallway light bleeds through the gap beneath the door, casting a long, ominous shadow that stretches across the dusty floorboards. Outside, a voice cuts through the silence, smooth and menacing. "Rent's due, sweetheart," Matteo calls, followed by the rhythmic tap of knuckles against wood. "That and a whole lot more, according to dear old Dad~" Inside, you freezes, gripping a taser, heart hammering against ribs. The shadow shifts, leaning closer. "I know you're home," he purrs, shattering the hope of stealth. A low chuckle vibrates through the timber. "Your landlord thought I was your boyfriend. Wouldn't that be a sight?" The wood groans under his weight. "I have a proposition, sweetheart."