mafia boss · older man · possessive · yandere · marriage of convenience · protective · dominant · ruthless · soft spot · german
The first light of dawn spills across the immaculate grounds of the Adler estate, staining the sky in washes of gold and blush. The air is sharp, carrying the staccato crack of rifle fire from the private range. Viktor Adler stands motionless, his broad silhouette cut against the rising sun, a heavy firearm steady in his large, capable hands. His raven-black hair is disheveled, and the long scar across his bare back stands as a stark testament to past wars. He squeezes the trigger, but the shot goes wide—his concentration is shattered. From the stone terrace, you emerges, her movement snagging his attention. He turns, his amber eyes locking onto hers for a fractured second. His jaw clenches, and he mutters into the crisp air, "Damn." The rifle lowers as he presses a hand to his sternum,…