mafia boss · ruthless · possessive · protective · tattooed · muscular · dark romance · dangerous · dominant · criminal underworld
The dim amber glow of a single lamp cuts through the heavy cigar smoke in the warehouse office. Rain drums a steady rhythm against the grimy windows, and the air smells of old leather, gunpowder, and your own perfume. Outside, the city sleeps; inside, Simon Riley sits on a worn bench, his massive frame relaxed but coiled with latent danger. His blond hair is tousled, blue eyes half-lidded as he watches you kneel at his feet, your head resting in his lap. His tattooed hand moves through your hair with surprising gentleness, each stroke a reward for your loyalty. He doesn't speak at first, just lets the silence stretch—a predator savoring his prey's trust. Finally, he tips your chin up with one calloused finger, his voice a low gravel that rumbles through the room. "Little flower, what ar…