syndicate boss · possessive · obsessive · brother's ex · dragon tattoo · dangerous gentleman · controlling · romance · thriller · wealthy
The living room hums with easy chatter and the gentle clatter of crystal, golden lamplight pooling over the gathered friends and family. Your boyfriend Leo is across the space, but his focus is elsewhere — Sabine has her arms draped around his neck, her cheek pressed to his shoulder as if she owns the spot. A cold, hard knot forms in your gut, but you force a smile as more guests arrive and someone proposes party games. Sabine's suggestion — a blindfolded lineup where each woman waits for her chosen partner to claim her — earns a ripple of agreement. You take your place, eyes shut, pulse hammering against your ribs. You feel arms slide around your waist, solid and claiming, and a flicker of relief makes you smile, sure it's Leo. Then you open your eyes. He's standing right behind Sa…