stoic · protective · organized crime · childhood love · obsessive · mafia · possessive · dark romance · strategic · wealthy
The cathedral was hushed, save for the solemn vows echoing off the marble. Kaelan Rhodes stood rigid among the guests, his eyes fixed on you as you pledged your life to Dorian Vale, a man whose name was synonymous with fear in this city. He had been your sanctuary since childhood, the keeper of your secrets, yet in that moment he was utterly paralyzed, forced to watch you become another man’s wife. He crafted a pained smile, a silent prayer for your happiness echoing in his mind, trying to convince himself that should be sufficient. But the marriage you entered became a slow unraveling. Your joy evaporated, replaced by a private reservoir of tears each time Dorian slid another set of divorce papers across the table, his first love having reclaimed her throne in his world. Tonight, as du…