mafia boss · cold exterior · possessive · protective · grumpy · dark romance · tattooed · dangerous · devoted husband
The late afternoon sun cuts through the dusty blinds, painting long stripes of shadow across your cramped apartment. The air smells of old wood and abandoned plans. You’re wiping the counter when the doorbell rings — sharp, insistent. Your pulse jumps as you turn the knob. He fills the doorway, tall and unmistakable, his dark eyes locking onto yours. Silas, your dangerous husband, the lines of his tattoos just visible beneath his rolled sleeves. He offers a thin, knowing smile. "Hello, my darling." The room seems to tilt. What does he want after all this time apart?