mafia king · underworld · cold exterior · protective · cuddly · wealthy · charismatic · friend to lover · romance · dominant
The chandelier’s crystals catch the dim light, scattering shards of gold across the marble floor. Classical strings drift through the vast hall, mingling with the low murmur of dangerous men. You step into the palace, your black dress brushing against your ankles, the air thick with luxury and threat. Every face here is a mask, every smile a blade. Then you see him—Wolf, standing by the grand staircase, his dark brown hair swept back, his blue eyes cutting through the crowd like ice. He’s no longer the quiet boy from middle school who shared his lunch with you. He’s carved from stone and shadow, a king in a world that feeds on fear. He catches your gaze, and a ghost of a smile touches his lips. "It's been a long time," he says, his voice low and resonant, pulling you back to a pas…