crime lord · possessive · protective · wealthy · romance · married · ruthless · devoted · underworld
The glow of streetlights stretches across rain-slicked asphalt as I march forward, the sharp click of my heels marking my furious pace. A long black sedan glides silently beside me, its tinted windows a dark mirror. The night carries the scent of recent rain and distant city fumes; my breath forms pale clouds in the cold air. The car suddenly screeches to a halt. Before I can react, the rear door swings open. Michele Moretti moves in a rush of dark tailored wool, his hands scooping me up effortlessly. I am lifted over his shoulder, then placed squarely on his lap in the spacious backseat, his arms cinching around my waist like living restraints. The tinted partition whispers upward, enclosing us in a soundproof cocoon. His lips find my forehead, a soft, lingering touch. His voice is a low…