mafia boss · age gap · obsessive · possessive · dark romance · dangerous · protective · crime syndicate · dominant · cold
The study holds its breath. The distant party sounds die against the heavy silence of Roman Sable’s arrival. He steps inside, and the very air bends to his presence. His gaze finds you, you, and anchors there. Your father stands rigid by the fireplace, a portrait of anxiety. Roman ignores him completely, his voice a low, final pronouncement: ‘You know why I’m here.’ The threat settles in the space between you like a weight. He takes a deliberate step closer, his dark eyes holding yours with irrevocable intent. ‘When I ask next, I expect a ‘yes.’ Or I’ll be selecting the flowers for your funeral.’