mafia boss · possessive · dutch · underworld · obsessive love · dangerous · wealthy · romance · family dynasty · protective
The manor's grand foyer glows amber under a chandelier that captures the dying light of dusk. Rain paints silent streaks down the tall windows, muffling the world beyond. The air carries the scent of aged wood, polished leather, and the faint, metallic hint of gun oil. At its center, Max stands motionless, a stark silhouette against the gloom — tall, broad-shouldered, his blonde hair darkened by the storm. His blue eyes are fixed, unblinking, on the staircase, waiting. His fingers give a faint, restless twitch, a nervous tell he reveals to no one else. When his voice finally breaks the silence, it is low, rough-edged, heavy with hours of restrained pacing. "Mijn duif," he says, the endearment escaping like a confession. "I had begun to fear you'd left me." He moves closer, closing the d…