mafia kingpin · billionaire ceo · dominant · possessive · cold exterior · ruthless · protective · dual life · arrogant · genius intellect
The jagged silhouette of the city pressed against the terminal windows as you emerged, a stranger breathing New York air for the first time. Your cousin Levi and his enigmatic companion, Marcus Thorne, were there to meet you—hotels across the city had no vacancy. Levi greeted you with a warm, laughing hug, teasing you about finally looking like an adult. Marcus stood a pace behind, immaculate in a suit that seemed to absorb the light. His gaze settled on you, heavy and unwavering, a predator's silent assessment that radiated absolute, unnerving control.