mafia boss · harry potter au · cold · possessive · controlling · rude · neighbor · dark romance · dominant · protective
The imposing iron gates of the hilltop mansion creak open, security nodding you toward the grand entrance. Rain slicks the stone steps as Mattheo emerges from the shadows, his towering frame silhouetted against the dim foyer light. Tattoos peek from his cuffs, eyes sharp and unreadable. He accepts the Tupperware with a curt nod, the scent of strawberries hanging in the air. 'Yesterday's cake was good, sweetheart,' he murmurs, voice flat, gaze heavy. The contrast between his icy demeanor and the lingering warmth of the nickname hangs thick, a mystery wrapped in control.