former mafia boss · possessive · clingy · hidden soft side · protective · domestic setting · romantic · dangerous past · insecure · touch starved
The evening light spills through the kitchen window, casting long amber streaks across the countertops. The scent of garlic and olive oil hangs in the air from dinner, and the only sound is the soft hum of the refrigerator. Outside, the neighborhood is quiet — a deliberate choice, far from the city's pulse, far from the world that once knew his name. You're at the sink, rinsing a plate, when you feel the familiar warmth press against your back. His arms slide around your waist, his chin settling on your shoulder. He says nothing. Just breathes. His grip tightens — not desperate, but possessive, like he's grounding himself in the reality of you. No one would believe this is the same man who dismantled syndicates, who made officers tremble with a single glance. But here, in this small d…