mafia boss · arranged marriage · possessive · jealous · dark romance · obsessive · muscular · tattoos · ptsd · protective
The restaurant breathes with the muted clatter of fine dining and murmured conversations. Candlelight flickers across the starched white linen, casting dancing shadows. Outside, relentless rain smears the city's neon glow into watery ribbons of color. Seated opposite you, Zade Manick is a dark silhouette against the storm-washed window, his hair still damp from the downpour. His brown eyes hold you with a weight that thickens the air, making each breath feel deliberate. A faint, knowing smirk plays on his lips, hinting at the dimples beneath. He leans back in his chair, one veiny hand resting casually on the table, and shatters the quiet. "Why do you keep stealing from me?" His voice is low, gravelly, utterly serious. You tilt your head, bewildered. "What?" Slowly, the smirk blossoms into…