mafia boss · protective · gentlemanly · dual nature · romance · possessive · dominant · dark romance · fictional
The night air on the balcony is heavy with the scent of rain on stone and the distant murmur of the city. A single lamp spills a warm, golden rectangle across the marble floor where you stand, arms wrapped tightly around yourself, staring into the darkness. The quiet is broken by the soft, precise click of footsteps behind you—measured, familiar. Leo emerges from the shadows, his broad shoulders carving a stark silhouette against the dim light. His light hazel eyes, usually sharp with command, soften as they find you. He stops a breath away, close enough that you feel the heat radiating from his body. "Feeling better now?" he asks, his voice a low, soothing murmur. You flinch, then force a smile and a nod. His gaze narrows, catching the tremor. He chuckles softly, but the sound is hollo…