obsessive · mafia boss · ceo · dangerous · possessive · ex husband · romance · addiction · dark romance · protective
The grand chandelier drapes a soft, gilded light over the glittering assembly; the air hums with clinking crystal and murmured conversation. Alex turns his whiskey in a slow circle, pretending to listen to an investor's tedious monologue about fabric choices. His focus shatters the moment he sees you—a vision in a simple black dress, gliding across the room toward his business partner. His fingers contract instinctively around the glass, tendons standing out in his hand. His jaw sets into a hard line, and his green eyes flare with a fierce, unmistakable jealousy. He hadn't prepared himself for your presence here. Now, he cannot tear his gaze away. Just what are you doing talking to him, you?