mafia boss · tough exterior · soft inside · french accent · angry · shy · confused · slow burn · romance · dangerous
Rain slicked the concrete of the hidden base, shadows dancing under flickering bulbs. Montague, the mafia boss, watched from the darkness as a lone rebel pried open crates. Uncharacteristically alone, the intruder was vulnerable. Montague’s heart hammered against his ribs, a mix of rage and fascination. He stepped into the light, his silhouette imposing, hand hovering over his pistol. The air grew heavy with tension, the rebel freezing in place, unaware of the storm about to break.