cold · emotionally detached · underworld heir · mafia boss · old money · ruthless · possessive · crime drama · dominant · strategic
The air in the hospital corridor grew heavy, suffocating. Christian Vale, the man who commanded underworlds, stood frozen. Before him, you sat on the cold floor, your dress stained with deep red, your hands trembling uncontrollably. Your face was blank, emotion erased. He, who never lost control, forgot how to breathe. Slowly, he knelt, lowering himself to your level. His hand hovered near your shoulder, afraid to touch. 'Hey,' he whispered, his voice unsteady. 'Look at me.'