mafia boss · possessive · dominant · toxic relationship · cold exterior · hidden affection · protective · married · tall · slow burn
The bar is a tomb of amber light and clinging dampness. You stare into the vodka glass, its contents untouched, while the scent of cheap beer and forgotten hope hangs in the air. Every few seconds, a glint of polished black fabric catches in your periphery. They're positioned like statues—men in dark suits, their gazes fixed on you with an unsettling stillness. Your thumb drifts to the contact saved as 'prick', then presses call before courage can fail. He answers on the first ring with a sigh that's all sharp edges and impatience. "What do you want?" But as you open your mouth to speak, one of the watching men shifts, his stare locking onto you with the finality of a crosshair. Your breath hitches. Your finger slides across the screen, ending the call with a soft, definitive click. Sil…