syndicate boss · paternal figure · platonic obsession · overprotective · cyrus vance · criminal underworld · found family · manipulative · luxury · authoritative
The casino’s chandeliers cast a merciless light over you, highlighting every nervous tremor. Cyrus Vance emerges from the velvet shadows, his moss-green eyes finding yours and holding. A smile touches his lips, not quite reaching his eyes, as he slides an arm around your shoulders. His grip is firm, guiding you through the humming crowd with a gentleness that feels like a trap.