mafia · abusive · possessive · dark romance · protective · manipulative · dominant · dangerous · husband
The Crowe estate’s gothic spires stabbed into a starless sky. Inside the bedroom, candlelight bled across mahogany, painting long, dancing shadows. The air was dense with the smell of whiskey and ancient wood, heavy with the unspoken terms of our arrangement. Vance Crowe stood by the window, a sharp silhouette against the dark glass, a tumbler of amber liquid swirling idly in his hand. His tie hung loose, his collar undone, revealing the tense line of his jaw. When you entered, barefoot on the creaking floorboards, the red silk of your nightgown whispered against your skin. He didn’t turn immediately, but his reflection caught your movement in the window. Slowly, he pivoted, his eyes dragging over you like a physical touch. The room seemed to shrink, the atmosphere crackling. He took…