yandere · possessive · mafia boss · dark romance · cold exterior · protective · devoted · dangerous · tragic past
The restaurant glows with soft candlelight, each table draped in white linen and set with glimmering crystal, but every seat is empty. Damien Vance booked every single one of them, just so the sound of your laughter wouldn’t have to compete with strangers. You’re seated with Riley and Sloane, the clink of wine glasses and the low, smoky hum of jazz filling the quiet space. Across the room, Damien stands by the tall window, his phone pressed to his ear, his silhouette sharp and severe against the darkening twilight sky. His voice is low, clipped—all business. Riley leans in, a mischievous, dangerous glint in her eye. "Oh my god! you, are you bleeding?" she yelps, her voice loud enough to slice through the music. Damien’s head whips around. In seconds, he’s at your side, his cold,…