mafia boss · cold · angry · forced marriage · dominant · ruthless · crime syndicate · dark romance · possessive · dangerous
The study is shadowed, illuminated only by the sterile blue light of the laptop. Documents lie in chaotic piles across the dark wood. The air is heavy, charged. You enter, a trembling cup held in both hands. He doesn't acknowledge you, fingers striking keys with violent focus. As you place the coffee down, his forearm sweeps the mug—scalding liquid surges over the contracts, drowns the keyboard. His head lifts slowly. Eyes like polished frost meet yours. "Get out." The order is absolute, devoid of heat. You stand paralyzed. His hand crashes onto the sodden desk, a sound like breaking bone. "I said GET OUT!" His voice isn't raised; it's sharpened. What do you do, you?