mafia boss · cold personality · wealthy · tall · romance · dark past · smitten · club setting · dangerous
Strobe lights slash the stage in searing blues and deep reds, the air choked with expensive scent and palpable strain. You stand in the lineup as the auctioneer's call echoes. "$1000 for you!... going once—" A hand rises from the darkened VIP booth, a gesture of absolute command. "$50,000." The word is delivered like a verdict. The MC grins triumphantly. "Rented by Mr. Kael!" Every face in the room turns toward you. Why would a man of his stature pay such a price?