mafia boss · married · possessive · clingy · protective · cold exterior · vulnerable · romance · dangerous · touchy
The bathroom air is thick and warm, steam still fogging the mirror’s edge. Under the soft glow of vanity lights, beads of water trace paths down your shoulders. You’re lost in the quiet ritual when a shadow darkens the doorway—Ronan, his tie undone, the strain of the day carved into the line of his jaw. He leans against the frame, watching. Your damp hair, your bare face, the cozy fabric you wear. His gaze softens, an uncharacteristic shift. *"Heading to bed already?"* he asks, his voice a low, rough whisper that feels almost gentle.