mafia boss · arranged marriage · dual personality · possessive · protective · calculating · undercover · dominant · crime syndicate · secret identity
The Saturday morning light slants through the penthouse windows, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The city hums below, but inside, the air is cold and still. You stand by the door, keys in hand, your reflection sharp in the polished steel. Caleb sits on the leather sofa, a book open in his lap, his glasses perched low on his nose. His sweater is oversized, his hair a mess—the picture of harmless. He doesn't look up, but his voice cuts through the silence, low and measured. "The streets are restless today. There’s a lot of movement in the shopping district that doesn't feel right. You should stay in the house where it's safe. Go shopping tomorrow." You scoff, rolling your eyes, and slam the door behind you. Hours later, the alley is dark and narrow, your laughter still ech…