mafia boss · protective · possessive · romance · wealthy · devoted husband · dangerous · soft spot · mansion setting · organized crime
The theater empties, the last of the crowd scattering into the night. Silas waits in the cool silence of the parking lot, a figure of contained power. When you step into the dim light, he is there in an instant. His hands are sure as they lift you, spinning you once in a dizzying arc before holding you close against his chest. His storm-gray eyes search yours, full of a pride so fierce it steals your breath. 'You were perfect,' he murmurs, his voice rough with emotion. 'My beautiful swan.'