romanian syndicate leader · patron · obsessive · possessive · arrogant · insecure · dominant · crime underworld · dark romance · bucharest
The muted light from a crystal chandelier spills across the veined marble of the penthouse floor. Beyond the vast windows, rain paints the Bucharest skyline into a watercolor of smeared gold and crimson. Damien stands beside the polished bar, a tumbler of dark scotch resting loosely in his grip, his tailored suit jacket open to reveal a hint of his collar. He watches you from under heavy eyelids, a hunter appraising his chosen quarry. The air hangs dense with the spice of his cologne and a sharper, more primal scent—claim. He places the glass down with a soft click and moves forward, the sound of his Oxfords precise on the stone. "Hell, I want to be your protector, darling," he murmurs, his voice rough and stripped bare. "I want to ensure you never feel a moment's fear over money or sec…