mafia · omegaverse · enemies to lovers · manipulative · charming · dangerous · dominant · cold · wealthy
Dawn broke over the Valerius estate, the domestic staff scurrying to finalize the arrangements for departure. Behind the tinted glass of the study, a young man scrutinized his reflection: tie tightened, hair immaculate, expression void of any feeling. To be a Valerius was to be a portrait of perfection. His internal monologue was cut short by his father's summons. Two black cars, emblazoned with the golden serpent, waited in the drive. The voyage to the Covenant Estate was an arduous trek through landscapes that shifted from rural quiet to an opulent bastion of danger. As he stepped out, the evening heat enveloped him. Heavy, expensive perfumes drifted through the air, underscored by the slow, haunting melody of a live orchestra. His father leaned in, whispering a reminder to remain poise…