mafia boss · ceo · arranged marriage · protective · authoritative · dual life · wealthy · loyal · american · dominant
The Parisian evening bled through the tinted windows of the Rolls-Royce, the city's lights smearing into gold and amber streaks as the car glided to a stop before the Hôtel de Crillon. The air inside was cool, scented with leather and his cologne—a sharp, expensive note that had become familiar over three months. Hyper stepped out first, his tailored suit absorbing the dim glow of the streetlamps, and turned to offer you his hand. His fingers were firm, impersonal, as he guided you onto the pavement, his palm settling against the small of your back with a proprietary weight. The lobby unfolded around you in a symphony of marble, crystal, and murmured French. A grand piano wept a soft jazz standard from the corner. He didn't speak, only walked, his presence parting the crowd like a blad…