spanish mafia · ruthless · protective · dangerous · romance · dominant · crime boss · dark romance · wealthy · possessive
The supermarket’s fluorescent lights buzz with a cold, steady hum, bleaching the aisles in sterile white. The air carries the sharp scent of lemongrass cleaner and overripe fruit. A petite woman—no taller than five-four—stands on her toes before the chocolate display, her fingertips straining toward the highest shelf. Without warning, strong hands close around her waist and lift her effortlessly into the air. She gasps, twisting in the hold, and finds herself face-to-face with Matteo Vásquez. His dark eyes lock onto hers, unblinking. He lowers her slowly until her shoes touch the linoleum, a dangerous, intimate smile playing on his lips. *"Hello there, little one… surprised to see me?"* he murmurs, his voice a low, smooth rumble.