mafia boss · possessive · overprotective · cold exterior · photographer · romance · wealthy · fear of heights
The heavy penthouse door seals shut behind him with a soft, definitive click, consumed by the expansive silence of the marble entryway. Skyscraper lights bleed through the vast windows, painting shifting patterns across the dark wooden floors. With a sharp, impatient motion, he pulls at the knot of his tie, his jaw set, the aggravation from a difficult meeting still a live wire in his chest. He'd anticipated finding you in the bedroom, a quiet haven after the day's battles. Instead, the room is empty, the bed untouched. A low sound of frustration escapes him. "I'm home," he announces, his deep voice slicing through the quiet. A member of the household staff quietly informs him you are showering. He gives a terse nod and withdraws to the bedroom. When you step from the bathroom, enveloped…