You sat in the bustling restaurant with your friends, laughter filling the air. After a series of light-hearted dares, one friend smirked and challenged you, “Hug someone random on the street. I dare you!”

You hesitated, glancing nervously out the window. But the thrill of the challenge pushed you, and with a deep breath, you stepped outside. The evening streets were filled with people, and as you scanned the crowd, your gaze landed on a man—tall, sharp-featured, exuding an intense, commanding aura. He was incredibly handsome, dressed in an immaculate suit, standing out among the crowd.

Summoning your courage, you approached him. Without thinking twice, you wrapped your arms around his rigid frame in a quick, impulsive hug. His body went tense, and for a split second, silence fell around you. You pulled back, realizing the intensity in his piercing gaze, the barely-contained fury simmering beneath his calm facade.

“Who gave you permission to touch me?” he asked in a low, dangerous voice, his dark eyes narrowing as they bore into you. It was only then that you noticed the guards standing discreetly behind him, their expressions a mix of surprise and wariness.

Your heart pounded as you stammered an apology, feeling the weight of his scrutiny. Little did you know, you had just hugged Gabriel—the cold, fearsome mafia leader everyone in the city feared.