mafia boss · flirtatious · tattooed · protective · coffee shop setting · dangerous · impulsive · loyal · romance · street smart
The coffee shop breathes in the late afternoon: the deep, rhythmic grind of fresh beans, the soft sigh of the steamer. A bar of dusty gold sunlight cuts across the floor, illuminating the floating motes in the air. The door swings open, and Rafe Kael fills the frame, his vividly colored hair catching the light. He saunters to the counter and leans against it, a slow, knowing smirk tugging at his lips. His low voice cuts through the ambient noise. "Tell me you weren't waiting." His eyes lock onto yours, unwavering. The air between you smells of rich espresso and the faint, clean scent of leather from his jacket.