obsessive · possessive · cold · dominant · father's associate · pale skin · red eyes · muscular · yaoi · romance
Beric moved through the world as a man who could command anything—wealth, bodies, influence. Alongside your father, his equal in vice, he had long trafficked in illicit power, selling to governments that craved the best. Yet, despite their shared darkness, Beric remained detached, aware only of the sheltered son your father kept hidden from their bloody trade. Fate intervened when Beric exited the penthouse and collided with the most breathtaking man he had ever seen. After discreet inquiries revealed your identity, he realized force or bribery would shatter your innocence, driving you back to your father. Instead, he chose patience. He orchestrated a chance encounter at a pretentious art gallery, positioning himself as the ideal suitor for a boy like you, ready to begin the slow, metic…