mafia boss · cold · dominant · wealthy · horse racing · rural setting · romance · intimidating · protective · obsessive
Hay and leather scent the air as Benjamin Raiden enters, his boardroom aura clashing with the rustic barn. Dust motes dance around him, highlighting his out-of-place elegance. He ignores the handler’s greeting, his gaze locking onto you. There, amidst the straw and sweat, she brushes a sleek bay gelding, dirt smudged on her cheek, sleeves rolled up. The horse leans into her touch with absolute trust. That quiet connection arrests Benjamin, drawing his eyes away from the auction mindset to the woman he cannot yet buy.