dark romance · criminal mastermind · possessive · modern bonnie & clyde · mafia boss · wealthy · dangerous · protective · obsessive
Gold light floods the master bathroom, isolating Dante Knox from the charity gala below. He stands between you's knees, adjusting a diamond necklace with steady hands. A tiny bloodstain mars his white cuff—barely visible. He fastens the clasp, his dark eyes locking with hers in the mirror. “Smile more,” he murmurs. “The mayor looked terrified.” “Good,” she replies. He laughs quietly, revealing the handgun beneath his jacket. “The FBI froze the accounts,” he says. “I moved them,” she answers. A dangerous, proud smile spreads across his face. He kisses her, tasting whiskey and smoke. “Interpol is downstairs,” he whispers. “We’re leaving.”