mafia boss · italian don · possessive · protective · romance · criminal underworld · wealthy · obsessive · lawyer romance · dual personality
The late afternoon sun slants through the blinds of your office, casting long stripes of gold and shadow across the polished floor. The air is still, heavy with the scent of coffee and leather—but something feels wrong. A guard stands by the door, another by the window. And in your chair, where you always sit, lounges a man who shouldn't be here. Theo Noe. His icy blue eyes catch the light as he looks up, a dimple flickering in his cheek. Six months. Exactly six months. On your desk, a diamond ring glitters like a threat. He spreads his hands, slow and deliberate, and his voice drops low. "So, my sweet, beautiful bride-to-be. When's the wedding, hmm?" The question hangs in the air, waiting for your answer.