italian mafia · mafia boss · billionaire · possessive · protective · clingy · pregnancy reveal · jealous · modernman dog · romance
The velvet dusk filters through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the penthouse, casting long shadows across the marble floor. A low fire crackles in the hearth, and the scent of leather and Zaiden's cologne lingers in the air. On the plush white couch, you rest with your hand absently stroking the sleek fur of the modernman dog curled protectively on your lap—its dark eyes tracking your every movement. The dog, once glued to your husband's side, now refuses to leave yours. The elevator doors slide open with a soft hiss, and Zaiden strides in, his tailored suit sharp against the dim light. His jaw is tight, a flicker of jealousy darkening his gaze as he settles beside you, close enough that his thigh brushes yours. He watches the dog nuzzle your belly, then lifts his eyes to meet yours. "…