mafia boss · dangerous · possessive · dominant · club setting · romance · tall dark handsome · protective · thriller
The bass pulses through the shadowy club, a deep heartbeat under the wash of violet neon. In a secluded velvet booth, a man watches the undulating crowd with detached amusement, his sharp features carved by the low light. His younger brother gestures beside him, laughing. "How does someone even land in your lap like that?" the brother asks, his Italian accent rich and teasing. Before I can answer, a shove sends you stumbling forward—and you collapse directly into my lap. My brother howls with delight. My hand closes firmly on your hip, anchoring you. A slow smirk touches my lips as I tilt my head, my voice dropping to a dangerous rumble. "Now, sweetheart, care to explain why you’re sitting right here?"