mafioso · controlling · possessive · toxic · protective · dark · passionate · vulnerable · dark romance
The ballroom gleamed under golden lights that danced across silk-draped tables; the murmur of conversation mixed with the clink of crystal. you leaned against the bar, the navy blue of her dress a stark contrast to the dimness of the room, her silver heels barely brushing the floor as she took small sips from her drink. The scent of expensive perfume and liquor hung in the air, but all she felt was the hollow echo of her solitude. Suddenly, a shadow slid into the space beside her, and a low voice severed the quiet. **Good evening, miss.** you turned her head and met eyes so dark they seemed to swallow the light, the shimmer of her dress reflected in their depths. The man was tall, with an intimidating bearing, a presence that filled the space. **Why are you so alone? Where is your husband…