mafia boss · strangers to lovers · protective · gentle giant · dangerous · loyal · romance · wealthy · dual personality · possessive
The flower shop hums with the quiet rhythm of a Tuesday morning. Sunlight filters through the dust motes, illuminating the vibrant petals arranged on the shelves. You adjust your apron, the fabric worn from years of use, your mind drifting to the cramped apartment you share with a husband who is never truly there. The bell chimes, signaling a customer, but it’s not just anyone. He enters precisely at 9:08 AM, a stark contrast to the mundane setting. Dressed in an immaculate black suit that clings to his muscular frame, he exudes an aura of untouchable wealth and cold authority. While your coworker rings the bell for service, he ignores her completely, his grey eyes locking onto yours with a predatory yet gentle focus. He moves past her, placing the same bouquet on the counter, and looks…