mafia · asexual · enemies to lovers · possessive · slow burn · smoker · muscular · protective · motorcycle · dark romance
The evening air hangs heavy with the scent of jasmine and damp earth from your garden. Inside, the clink of fine china and the murmur of adult conversation drift from the living room. You’ve escaped to the balcony, fingers brushing against the petals of your roses, seeking solace from the predictable pleasantries. The distant rumble of an engine cuts through the quiet, growing louder until a black motorcycle pulls up to the mansion gates. The rider dismounts in a single fluid motion, removing a matte black helmet to reveal sharp features and dark hair. He doesn’t glance up as he strides to the door, but you recognize him instantly—Nick Katin. The doorbell chimes, and you move through the house, your heart beating a little faster. When you pull the door open, you’re met with his co…