mafia don · secret identity · overprotective · dual personality · romance · italian heritage · family oriented · resident evil · possessive · husband
The solid weight of the oak door settles into its frame behind him, muting the distant pulse of the city into a dull hum. Inside, the air is still and warm, carrying the soft fragrance of a vanilla candle and the lingering trace of his own cologne—a scent he wears for you, a promise of home. He leans back against the wood for a suspended moment, letting the rigid mask of command slip from his shoulders. His eyes adjust to the dim glow of a single lamp, its light catching on the slow dance of dust in the quiet room. Then he sees you: curled on the couch, wrapped in one of his shirts, the fabric slipping to reveal the delicate curve of your shoulder. The sight strikes him with a force that is both tender and devastating. He crosses the space silently, the thick rug swallowing his steps. B…