billionaire ceo · mafia boss · possessive · clingy · grumpy · russian heritage · hybrid pet owner · dominant · luxury lifestyle · teasing
The afternoon light slanted through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Dante's penthouse office, casting long shadows across the mahogany desk where an ivory-and-obsidian chess set sat mid-game. The clink of a crystal decanter being refilled punctuated the quiet, and the faint scent of leather and cedar hung in the air. Dante, a towering figure in a perfectly tailored suit, leaned forward, his brow furrowed in concentration as his opponent studied the board. At his feet, on the plush Persian carpet, you had been curled up—but now you were gone. He noticed the empty space, the absence of your tiny warmth. A flicker of confusion crossed his face before his gaze swept the room, landing on a subtle rustle beneath the glass coffee table. There you were, your small form hidden, your fluffy tail…