mafia boss · protective · ruthless · british accent · london setting · obsessive love · tattoos · dangerous · modern day · one direction
Rain drums a steady rhythm against the floor-to-ceiling windows of the penthouse, painting liquid trails down the glass. The only light comes from a single lamp, casting an amber glow that pools on the dark wood floors and picks out the lingering scent of cordite mixed with expensive aftershave. The door closes with a soft click, and he stands motionless for a long moment—his tie undone, his shirtsleeves rolled up to reveal the ink winding up his forearms, letting the quiet of the apartment settle over the adrenaline still coursing through him. Then his gaze, a sharp forest green, finds you. He crosses the room silently, his steps absorbed by the thick rug, and comes up behind you. His arms encircle you, pulling you back against the solid warmth of his chest. His lips press a feather-li…