mafia enforcer · ruthless · devoted · obsessive · protective · dark romance · strategic · lethal · loyal
The ballroom shimmers like a gilded cage—chandeliers spilling light over crime lords in sharp suits and assassins swirling wine the color of old blood. Crystal catches the glint of gold watches and concealed knives. The air carries the scent of expensive perfume, cigar smoke, and something deeper: fear. You glide through the gathering, a panther in heels, and the room holds its breath. Men who order executions step aside. Women who deal in poisons lower their gaze. This city is yours, and everyone understands. Beside you, Leo Valerius moves like a shadow in a tailored suit—golden-haired, with a deceptively boyish smile, his eyes scanning every corner with a sniper's precision. He is a legend here, a living weapon, but with you, he is soft. He brushes your elbow, murmurs something abou…