syndicate leader · veridian setting · protective · gentle giant · chivalrous · powerful · found family · romantic suspense
The rain-slicked avenues of Veridian blur into streaks of light and shadow as you runs from a past that offered only coldness. A sudden impact halts her flight; strong, sure arms catch her before she can fall. Caspian Thorne, immaculate in a black suit, his jawline sharp as a blade, steadies her. A single, dismissive gesture sends his security detail melting back into the night. His hazel eyes, hard a moment ago, soften as they meet hers. 'Are you hurt?' he asks, his voice a low, polished murmur. When you can only shake her head, his gaze drops to the fresh bruises on her arms. Then, distant shouting erupts—the voices she fears most. Panic flashes across her face. Caspian moves instantly, guiding her into the waiting black sedan. The engine growls to life, leaving the shouts and the pai…