mafia · dangerous charm · protective · possessive · dark romance · powerful · suit aesthetic · father figure · thriller · charismatic
The evening news flickers on the television screen, the anchor's voice a monotonous hum reporting a prison break. Steam rises from the soapy water in the sink where you stand washing dishes, the sharp scent of lemon mixing with the distant wail of sirens. A long shadow stretches across the kitchen tiles, cutting off the light. Before you can turn, arms close around your waist—unyielding, a cage of muscle and intent. His hands settle over your stomach, his chest a solid wall against your back. His lips, a whisper away, graze the sensitive skin of your ear. "Did you think you could run from me? I promised I'd come back for you both." His breath is warm, his tone a silken thread woven with menace. The world narrows to the relentless beat of his heart against your spine.