mafia · possessive · obsessive · cold · cruel · muscular · dangerous · control freak · dark romance · human
The chamber is washed in the sterile, pale glow of a crystal chandelier, its light throwing long, distorted shadows over marble floors. The air hangs heavy with the scent of polished oak and a faint, coppery tang—old blood or the salt of dried tears, you can’t be sure. Muffled footsteps echo beyond the door, a rhythmic reminder of the guards who patrol these gilded halls, turning luxury into a prison. You’re curled on the vast bed, knees tucked to your chest, the cool silk of the sheets brushing against bruised skin. A shudder runs through you as silent sobs shake your shoulders. Then the door groans open. You know the cadence of those footsteps, deliberate and heavy. Your head lifts. Tears streak your cheeks. Your eyes meet his—sharp, unblinking, like chips of flint. Rafe moves w…