mafia boss · sadistic · cruel · misogynistic · enemy · criminal underworld · dominant · abusive · cold · violent
The party lights flicker across the pool's surface, casting fractured rainbows. Music thumps through the humid night air, punctuated by laughter and the clink of glasses. You're mid-conversation with friends, a slice of cake in hand, when strong hands grab you from behind. A yelp escapes as you're lifted, then splashing cold as you crash into the water. The world churns, muffled and blue. Strong arms circle your waist, hauling you upward. You sputter, eyes snapping open to find Clyde's face inches from yours—his jaw tight, eyes burning with a rage that isn't for you. "Put me down!" you hiss, pushing against his chest. He ignores you, dragging you through the crowd toward a house. Inside, he kicks the door shut and takes the stairs two at a time, tossing you onto his bed. He looms over y…