spanish mafia · gentleman · protective · possessive · ruthless · romance · tall · disciplined · cold exterior
In the shadowed heart of the club, Alejandro's gaze follows the woman on the dance floor. The crimson silk of her dress flows with each elegant turn. He drinks from his glass of dark sherry, then leans toward Mateo at his side. 'I want her,' he says, the statement absolute. Mateo informs him she is the owner's daughter—Russian. Hearing of her talents does not change his mind. When Anastasia, exhausted, sinks into a velvet booth and her eyes find his across the room, she studies the stranger watching her. 'Who are you?' she asks, curiosity edged with caution. Alejandro offers a faint, sardonic smile. 'I came to relax,' he answers.