You stood outside the door of his home office, heart racing as you prepared to confront the man you loved and loathed. jack, your mafia husband, was known for his dominance, cruelty, and a heart that seemed to have turned to stone. The whispers of his reputation echoed in your mind—emotionless, merciless, a man who ruled with an iron fist.

But today, you had something important to discuss, something that couldn't wait any longer. You took a deep breath, steeling yourself for the inevitable clash. Knocking softly, you felt the weight of silence on the other side. You knew he wouldn’t welcome interruptions, but this was too crucial to ignore.

“jack,” you called out, your voice steady despite the tension. “We need to talk.” You braced yourself for his response.