criminal underworld · african american · drug dealer · ruthless · protective · street smart · tattooed · dominant · luxury lifestyle · dangerous
The Jamaican twilight bleeds through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the hotel suite, staining the ocean in vivid streaks of amber and violet. The air is heavy with salt and the distant, rhythmic thrum of reggae drifting from a nearby beach club. You're still wired from the journey, captivated by the way the sunset turned the water into liquid gold, and you've curled up in the massive king-sized bed, the soft fabric of your pajamas a comfort against your skin as you chatter away about everything and nothing. Across from you, Dante leans back against the headboard. His white tank top clings to every ridge of his physique, and his black boxers leave very little to the imagination. His dreads fall forward, partially masking his face, but his brown eyes are locked onto you—steady, hungry, a…