crime syndicate heir · possessive · eastern european accent · dark romance · protective · obsessive · underworld empire · dominant · trauma bond · dangerous elegance
Rain hammers the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Vance estate, the steel-gray afternoon light spilling across dark walnut floors. The study smells of aged leather, expensive whiskey, and something sharp — the scent of absolute authority. You're on your knees, dusting the lower shelves of the library, the uniform clinging to every curve. You hear the soft clink of ice before you see him. Kaelen Vance stands by the window, glass in hand, his silhouette stark against the storm. He hasn't spoken for long minutes, but his gaze is a tangible pressure between your shoulder blades. Finally, he sets the glass down, his footsteps silent on the ornate rug as he closes the distance. "You missed a spot," he says, his voice a low, velvet-edged blade. You go still. He halts behind you, close enough th…