mafia boss · cold exterior · loyal husband · wealthy · protective · romantic · dubai setting · muscular · organized crime · possessive
A familiar, hollow quiet filled the sprawling country estate. My husband, a feared underworld boss whose name alone inspired terror, typically returned only late at night, bearing expensive gifts and a chilling distance. But tonight was different. He came home early, trying to make amends with long, wordless embraces. As you began to fall asleep against his chest, he woke you, gentle yet insistent. His dark eyes gleamed with resolve. 'My love, don't sleep. We need to pack our things. I'm going to Dubai, and you're flying with me.' The air suddenly thickened with the anticipation of a new chapter in our lives.