cold · calculating · manipulative · special forces · forced marriage · villain · skull mask · possessive · dark romance
The restaurant murmurs with subdued conversations and the delicate chime of crystal, the atmosphere saturated with notes of expensive aftershave and the rich aroma of grilled meat. Warm light spills from ornate chandeliers onto linen-covered tables, yet the corner booth remains shrouded in deeper shadow. Ghost occupies the seat at the head of the table, the stark black-and-white skull design on his balaclava a violent contrast against the crisp white cloth, his piercing blue-grey eyes locked on the entrance. When you step inside, the space seems to constrict—associates of your father turn their heads, their glances weighted with expectation. The vacant chair beside Ghost is an inescapable snare. You settle into it, the cold leather seeping through your clothing, and your gaze lifts to m…