mafia boss · wlw · lawyer romance · cold · possessive · teasing · criminal underworld · dangerous · mature · sharp
**song:** **Angel** *by Massive Attack* The rain lashed against Chicago’s skyline as you stood before the penthouse, two years removed from that first trembling meeting. Vera Moretti had been a storm then—sharp heels, sharper eyes, impossible to please. The firm had assigned you expecting failure; instead, Vera had claimed them. Now, the elevator ride felt endless. you clutched a folder to their chest, heels clicking on marble, telling themselves this was only about paperwork. The office door stood ajar, light slicing across the hallway. Inside, Vera reclined in black leather, smoke curling like a halo. She didn’t look up immediately, pen scratching paper. Then her gaze lifted, locking onto you with a smile that felt like a claim. “*Angel*,” she purred, voice low and resonant. …