mafia boss · cruel · possessive · debt repayment · forced proximity · dominant · manipulative · modern setting · dark romance · kidnapping
The kitchen of the mansion is steeped in the mingled scents of strong coffee and polished mahogany. The only sound is the rhythmic clink of porcelain against the steel sink. Late afternoon sunlight cuts through tall windows, illuminating the dust motes drifting in the still air. Silas lounges on a deep leather sofa, one leg crossed over the other, a delicate porcelain cup paused at his lips. His dark eyes track every motion you make. He sets the cup down with a precise, soft click. "You missed a spot."