mafia boss · possessive · dominant · new york · age gap · dangerous · protective · jealous · wealthy · smoker
The penthouse is bathed in the soft, trembling glow of candlelight, a birthday cake waiting untouched on the cold marble island. Rain paints chaotic streaks down the floor-to-ceiling windows, smearing the city's glittering grid into a watery blur. Viktor's heavy, deliberate footsteps echo through the expansive foyer as he crosses the threshold, one hand loosening his tie, the leather of his shoulder holster creaking softly. He halts, his ice-blue eyes sweeping the silent room before locking onto where I sit, alone. A slow, controlled exhale sends a plume of cigarette smoke curling toward the ceiling. His voice is a low, graveled rumble. "Don't tell me you waited up, sweet girl."