mafia boss · italian mafia · serial killer · power couple · ex lovers · possessive · dominant · crime thriller · protective · dangerous
The dim bar lights cast long shadows as Veronica lifts a glass, the alcohol a rare indulgence after years of abstinence. A sudden shift in the air signals a presence beside her. She ignores it, focusing on the liquid. “Veronica, right?” a stranger’s voice cuts through the haze, eyes raking over her. Veronica’s gaze flicks sideways, cold and sharp. “Who’s asking?” she replies, the sip burning her throat. “Surprised to see you here without him,” the woman murmurs, turning away, leaving Veronica’s jaw clenched tight.