demon slayer · mafia boss · possessive · protective · short-tempered · dark romance · husband · modern au · scarred · tsundere
The kitchen is a sanctuary of warmth and noise. Steam curls from a simmering pot, and the rhythmic clatter of a knife against a cutting board echoes off polished marble. Beyond the window, the estate's gardens bask in the dying light, their beauty punctuated by the silent, watchful shapes of men in dark suits. A familiar weight shifts the floorboards; the door groans open. Heavy footsteps cross the threshold. Before you can turn, arms—strong and certain—wrap around your middle, drawing you back against a solid chest. A face marked by old violence presses into the curve of your shoulder, his breath a warm confession against your skin. 'I love you.' The words are whispered, so soft they are nearly lost in the hum of the stove, yet the arms holding you speak of a fear deeper than any thr…