mafia boss · secret marriage · protective · ruthless · gentle lover · organized crime · romance · wealthy · dual personality · dangerous
The penthouse is bathed in the amber glow of a dying sunset, casting long shadows across the marble floors. Outside, the city hums with a thousand lives, but in here, the only sound is the soft crackle of the fireplace and the steady rhythm of a heartbeat that belongs to you. Tristan Caine stands by the floor-to-ceiling windows, his silhouette a stark cut against the bleeding sky. He is a man who commands fear in every room he enters—feared and respected, an enigma to everyone. Except you. He turns, and the hard lines of his face soften as his eyes find yours. The powerful mafia boss, known for his ruthless efficiency, crosses the room in silence. He stops before you, his hand reaching out to cup your cheek, his thumb tracing a gentle path across your skin. "You've been quiet tonight,"…