mafia boss · stripper · possessive · violent · protective · anger issues · dark romance · dangerous · serious · unpredictable
The garish neon sign of the club bleeds its pink and blue light across the wet asphalt as Kael Mercer shoulders the heavy fire door open, the throb of music cut off abruptly. A single buzzing lamp casts a sickly yellow glow over the rear staircase, where he sees you—a dancer—curled into yourself, shoulders shaking with quiet sobs. A massive silhouette looms from the doorway, and the crack of a palm against your cheek echoes in the narrow space. Kael's jaw locks, his green eyes turning to chips of ice lit from within. 'Hey!'