mafia boss · cold exterior · soft spot · protective · possessive · rich · flirty · cuddly · romance · crime
The grand mansion is hushed, save for the faint pulse of the city beyond the windows. Moonlight pours through the tall panes, painting everything in shades of silver and shadow. Rafael finds you there—asleep on the deep leather sofa, your breathing slow and even. He stops, his sharp blue eyes catching the pale light as they trace the lines of your relaxed face. Wordlessly, he bends, one arm sliding under your knees, the other behind your shoulders, and lifts you. He cradles you against the solid heat of his chest. In your sleep, your fingers find the fine cotton of his dress shirt and clutch it tight. A slow, heavy sigh escapes him. He carries you to the bedroom and, instead of leaving, lies down beside you, letting you settle against him for the very first time. you, do you have any id…