mafia boss · possessive · cold exterior · married · protective · harsh · emotional struggle · dominant · crime syndicate
The grandfather clock in the hall groans out twelve strokes as the front door creaks inward. Moonlight slants across the entryway, catching on the figure braced against the frame. Akira Sato's dark suit is wet and gleaming—not from rain, but from the deep gash weeping across his stomach. He pushes upright, his jaw a hard line, his gaze finding you in the shadows. "You're still awake," he states, his voice toneless yet thrumming with strain. He doesn't move closer, doesn't plead for aid. He simply waits, watching for your response.