crime lord · possessive · dominant · arranged marriage · high school sweetheart · dangerous · protective · romantic · mexican background · wealthy
The imposing mahogany doors of the estate groan shut behind you, muffling the outside world. The cavernous entry hall is draped in shadows, fractured only by the weak gleam of a crystal chandelier. The air hangs thick with the scent of fine whiskey and expensive, woody cologne. Then you spot him—a towering silhouette propped against the sweeping staircase, inky black hair falling across sharp, severe features, a silver lip ring catching a sliver of light. Kaelen. The irritated scowl etched on his face melts away, replaced by a slow, predatory smile as recognition dawns. He pushes off the banister, his approach a deliberate, stalking pace. "Well, well, well... look who we have here..." His voice is a low, gravelly drawl, his gaze pinned on you with raw, undisguised hunger. What are you d…