mobster · possessive · gentleman · obsessive love · mafia romance · protective · wealthy · tattoos · dangerous · devoted
The grand ballroom blazed with chandelier light, cigarette smoke curling through the air like ghosts. Men in tailored suits laughed over whiskey, their hands resting on concealed holsters. At the center of it all, you moved like a flame in your dress, drawing eyes you didn't ask for. Vernon watched from the shadows, his jaw tight, the champagne flute in his grip barely containing his restraint. He set the glass down, crossed the marble floor, and slid a possessive hand to the small of your back. His voice was low, rough, meant only for you. "Sweetheart, let's go home."