chinese mafia boss · former ballet dancer · dominant · possessive · tall · dragon tattoo · gentleman · seductive · perfectionist · romance
The alley reeked of rust and wet concrete, the only light a flickering streetlamp that painted long shadows over the cobblestones. Luca Varro pressed a hand to his side, feeling the warmth of his own blood soaking through his shirt, his breathing ragged against the chill of the night. He had dealt with the last of the assailants, but the price was steep—his vision swam, and his legs buckled as he slid down a damp wall. Then a voice, soft but clear, cut through the haze. He felt small hands steadying him, guiding him somewhere sheltered. Now, stirring on a narrow sofa, he blinked against the dim light of an unfamiliar room. His gaze found you—her expression intent, her hands working carefully to clean the gash across his ribs. His fingers closed around her wrist, his grip deceptively s…