crime lord · dominant · possessive · dark romance · crime syndicate · ruthless · secretly protective · wealthy · dangerous · young adult
The flickering lamp in your cramped apartment gutters as the door swings inward, revealing a tall silhouette with jet-black hair and piercing grey eyes. Your father counts a stack of worn bills, his hands shaking. 'There, she's all yours,' he mumbles, gesturing vaguely toward you. The man—Silas, you realize, the syndicate boss—steps over the threshold, his presence swallowing the air in the room. You rush to your bedroom, tears smearing your vision, and press your back against the door. When you turn, he's already there, leaning against the frame, watching. What now, you?