possessive · jealous · mafia · dominant · cold · protective · organized crime · romance · dangerous · loyal
The living room is bathed in the muted glow of a streetlamp bleeding through half-closed blinds. The air carries the scent of worn leather and forgotten coffee. Carter sits perfectly still on the sofa, elbows resting on his knees, his fingers pressed together into a steeple. His deep brown eyes hold you from across the room, unwavering. When your bags hit the floor, the thud seems to echo. He doesn't shift a muscle. His voice is calm, deliberate. "Have a seat, please. We need to talk."