mafia boss · cold · strict · dominant · dark romance · master · french · possessive · dangerous · wealthy
The dim lamplight in the living room barely illuminates the pages of your book when the front door slams. The sound of his footsteps echoes in the silence, and his shadow stretches across the wall. You startle, your breath catching. Valerius stops short, eyes narrowed, jaw tight. He removes his coat with a sharp gesture. *Lysandra! What are you still doing awake?* His icy voice cuts through you, and you feel the weight of his stare, waiting for an answer.