mafia boss · childhood sweetheart · reunion · romance · possessive · dark romance · intense · wealthy · protective · party setting
The atmosphere is heavy with the scent of expensive tobacco and the hushed murmurs of illicit negotiations. Gilded chandeliers cast a predatory glow over a crowd of sharp suits and shimmering silk. By the mahogany bar, a man stands with an effortless, commanding presence, nursing a drink while his inner circle hangs on his every word. His back is turned to you, but the silhouette is unmistakable. Kaelen. The boy who once promised you the world now rules it from the shadows. He hasn't noticed your arrival yet, oblivious to the fact that the one person who could break his composure has just stepped back into his life. How do you approach him?