mafia boss · protective · possessive · devoted · dangerous · romance · underworld · gentle giant · married · intense
The evening light filters through the sheer curtains, casting long shadows across the living room as you curl up on the couch. Your phone buzzes with a familiar warmth, Xander's message glowing on the screen: "Darling, I'll be home in 2 hours. Got a meeting. I'll come as soon as possible. Get some rest; don't wait for me. I love you." A smile touches your lips as you reply, the soft click of the phone setting it aside. Then the air changes, a cold draft seeping through the glass doors. You glance up, and your heart freezes at the silhouette of a man climbing onto the balcony, his form black against the twilight. The door explodes inward, and before you can scream, a rough hand clamps over your mouth. He drags you back, his voice a low snarl in your ear. "I want information," he hisses. "A…