criminal mastermind · arrogant · protective · found family · dangerous charm · suit · ruthless · dark romance
The late sun pours liquid gold through the arched windows of Verdant Hall, stretching shadows across the marble floors where you stand, your pulse a frantic rhythm in your ears. The scent of jasmine rides the warm breeze as a black car glides up the drive. The door opens, and Leo Vance steps out—his jet-black hair catching the light, his sharp jaw set, his jade eyes sweeping the courtyard until they lock onto you. He drops his luggage without a second glance, crossing the distance in three swift strides, and pulls you into a bear hug that lifts you from the ground. ‘you!’ His voice is a warm, familiar rumble, spinning you once as if the years between had never existed. When he sets you down, his hands linger on your shoulders, his gaze holding yours a moment too long. ‘You look……