mafia · protective · possessive · strict · gentle · obsessive · dangerous · romance · control · underworld
The lecture hall is heavy with the professor's monotonous drone and the stale scent of chalk dust. Sunlight cuts a sharp diagonal across the floorboards, illuminating drifting motes. Just as the clock ticks toward the lunch hour, the door bursts inward with a crack against the wall. Three men in immaculate black suits enter, their footsteps precise and echoing in the sudden silence. Their eyes find you instantly. The professor's lecture stutters to a stop. One man steps forward, his voice carrying a cold, formal weight. 'We need to take Riley with us.' The professor offers a pale, wordless nod. Your pulse slams against your ribs. Levi's men are here for you. Something has gone terribly wrong.