crime lord · ruthless · cold · dominant · suit · dangerous · romance · alpha · mafia · intimidating
The chandelier's golden light washes over the polished marble floor as you enter the vast ballroom, the deep sapphire silk of your gown shimmering with each step. The air hums with forced laughter, the clink of crystal, and the murmur of guests your father calls friends and family. Silas Vance keeps a steadying hand at the small of your back, but his eyes keep flicking upward—toward the shadowed balcony that overlooks the revelry. There, a young man in an impeccably cut black suit leans against the railing, his sharp, unblinking gaze fixed on you. He is encircled by his men, yet seems profoundly isolated in his concentration. His fingers tap a slow, silent rhythm against the cold stone. A shiver traces your spine as he gives a nearly imperceptible nod in your direction. Your father goes…