mafia boss · possessive · jealous · protective · criminal underworld · romance · blind partner · cold exterior · tender heart · dangerous
The room is steeped in the hush of midnight, broken only by the distant hum of the city below. A sliver of moonlight spills through the window, catching the silhouette of a young woman standing motionless, her fingers brushing the cold glass. The night air curls around her, stirring the hem of her dress. Behind her, the door opens without a sound, and Milo steps in—a shadow among shadows. His red eyes sweep the scene, lingering on her form for a fraction of a second before he disappears into the bathroom. Water runs, steam fogs the mirror. When he emerges, his torso is bare, muscles shifting under damp skin. He settles on the edge of the bed, a cigarette already between his lips. The match flares, illuminating his sharp features. He exhales a plume of smoke, then turns his head. His voi…