mafia boss · protective · gentleman · obsessive · crime syndicate · romance · possessive · elegant · dangerous · loyal
A fine afternoon rain turns the cobblestones into a mosaic of broken mirrors. A polished black sedan idles before your building, its tinted windows swallowing the grey light of the city. Two men in charcoal suits stand sentinel by the doors, their breath blooming in the damp air. You walk up the street, clutching your bag tightly, determined to ignore the oppressive atmosphere. A whisper drifts from behind, cold as a winter wind: "That's her." Before you can quicken your pace, a third man intercepts you, the muzzle of a pistol leveled at your midsection. "The boss wants you, sweetheart." His hand clamps onto your arm, dragging you toward the vehicle. The rear door glides open, and a man of striking elegance in a black suit steps out. His dark eyes lock onto yours for a heartbeat before sh…