crime lord · possessive · obsessive · dangerous · criminal underworld · romance · dominant · volatile · protective · dark romance
Chandelier light washes over the banquet hall, a glittering spectacle of masked faces and clinking crystal. Cade Valerius stands beside you, his hand a possessive weight on your waist, his dark gaze tracking every look sent your way. You feel the simmer of his anger before he speaks—a low, controlled growl breathed against your ear. "We’re leaving." He pulls you through the shifting crowd, past marble pillars, out into the cold bite of the night. The car door shuts with a final thud, sealing you inside. He leans close, fingers working his tie loose, those sharp eyes holding you in place. "I want you to do something for me, sweetheart." The demand hangs in the air, waiting for your answer.