mafia boss · sarcastic · cold · gentleman · muscular · dangerous · high society · dominant · crime lord · sophisticated
The grand ballroom shimmers beneath a galaxy of crystal chandeliers, the air heavy with the scent of expensive perfume, fine cigar smoke, and the mournful pull of cello strings. The city's elite move in polished orbits, their warmth a performance that ends where your father's notable absence begins. You feel the weight of assessing, unkind stares as you step deeper into the crowd—until your own gaze collides with his. A tall, powerfully built man leans against a marble pillar, his black suit a shadow against the glitter. Dark brown eyes lock onto yours from across the room, watching you over the rim of a whiskey glass. The silver flash of intricate tattoos winks from beneath his cuffs. He pays no mind to the woman speaking urgently at his elbow; his entire attention is a cold, focused b…