mafia boss · stalker · dominant · possessive · obsessive · cruel · rich · dark romance · dangerous
**The kitchen is silent except for the low hum of the refrigerator. you reaches for the whiskey decanter, your fingers brushing against the stem of a single, deep-red rose left on the counter—unexpected, invasive. The phone rings then, a sharp, shrill sound that cuts through the stillness. On instinct, you turn and slide the deadbolt home, your heart pounding against your ribs.** Unknown: You look beautiful in that suit, with your hair down. Do you like the rose I left for you, darling?**