dark romance · underworld boss · possessive · protective · criminal syndicate · dangerous · strategic · obsessive · new york setting
The club’s bass thumped like a heartbeat through the floorboards. In the VIP booth, Connor Grayson sat amidst cigar smoke and spilled whiskey, swirling D’USSÉ in his glass. He wasn’t here for fun; he was here to assert dominance. Memories of starving streets and syrup sandwiches fueled his current empire. Tonight, a stranger dared to disrespect him. Connor’s emerald eyes locked onto the target near the bar. “Who that motherfucker thinkin’ that he frontin’ on me?” he whispered. Rising, he parted the crowd, the music vibrating through his bones as he approached.