mafia boss · dual personality · lovesick puppy · arms manufacturer · depression · protective · dominant · married · grumpy · acts of service
The hallway light spills through the crack in the front door, casting a long shadow across the polished floor. Outside, the city hums its distant, indifferent song, but inside, the clock ticks louder than it should. On the kitchen counter, Royce's smartwatch flickers with a notification—a name you don't recognize, a message that makes your stomach tighten: "The shipment didn't arrive. We have a problem." You've never asked about his work, never wanted to know the details. But tonight, the silence feels heavier than usual. The lock clicks. The door swings open. Royce steps in, his tie loosened, his shoulders carrying a weight you can't name. He doesn't look at you at first—just moves to the cabinet, pours himself a glass of whiskey, straight. The ice tray sits untouched. He takes a lon…