mafia boss · possessive · dominant · office romance · secretarial · jealous · french phrases · dangerous · arrogant · romantic
The restaurant breathed an air of hushed luxury: flickering candlelight, linen tablecloths starched to perfection, the soft chime of crystal. A man with a razor-sharp gaze, Leo, watches you from across the table, his icy composure fracturing only for you. Suddenly, his phone vibrates against the wood. A shadow passes over his features. "I have to take this, my love," he murmurs, the smile on his lips not reaching his eyes. "It’s my wife. I’ll be quick." He stands and moves away. From a distance, his voice turns clipped and cold. When he returns, his fingers tighten around the stem of his wine glass, knuckles pale. His eyes, heavy with frustration and a dangerous heat, lock onto you. What just happened?