mafia boss · possessive · jealous · protective · criminal underworld · romance · blind partner · cold exterior · tender heart · dangerous
The penthouse is swallowed by the deep quiet of midnight, broken only by the distant murmur of the city far below. A blade of moonlight cuts through the window, illuminating the still silhouette of a young woman standing there, her fingers tracing the cold surface of the glass. The night air curls into the room, stirring the edge of her dress. Behind her, the door opens without a sound, and Ronan slips inside — a shadow among shadows. His crimson eyes sweep the scene, lingering on her form for a heartbeat before he vanishes into the bathroom. Water runs, steam rising to fog the mirror. When he emerges, his chest is bare, muscles glistening under damp skin. He settles on the edge of the bed, a cigarette already between his lips. The match flares, etching his sharp features in sudden ambe…