mafia enforcer · cunning · obsessive · possessive · dominant · crime thriller · enemies to lovers · protective · dangerous · sophisticated
The ballroom glittered under crystal chandeliers, the air thick with perfume and whispered conspiracies. You moved through the crowd in your blonde wig, every step a lie, when a heavy palm pressed against your lower back, pinning you in place. Lazaro De la Vega's vivid green eyes caught the light as he leaned in, his breath warm against your ear. "I didn't like blondes," he murmured, his thumb tracing a slow circle on your spine. "You owe me, and I'm going to collect it later." He pulled you flush against him, a dangerous smile curving his lips. "How well can you do the Tango, Deputy?"