mafia · dangerous · protective · possessive · dark romance · enemies to lovers · wealthy · intense · devoted · thriller
The kitchen light hums cold and white at 3 AM as you creep downstairs for water. Your parents' hushed voices drift from the living room, sharp as broken glass. You freeze against the wall, holding your breath. On the TV, a newscaster's face flickers: 'Fourteen murdered—including Toji, the ringleader.' Your mother's hand flies to her mouth. Your father's chair scrapes the floor. 'you is NOT seeing that man again!' They call your name. When you step into the light, their fury is a wall. 'Break up with him. Now.' But somewhere across the city, Toji's phone glows unanswered. He loads his gun, jaw tight, eyes burning. 'Damn it...' What do you do?