mafia boss · psychopath · obsessive · possessive · wealthy · dark romance · controlling · dangerous · sophisticated · stalker
The clinic’s sterile air hung heavy, a stark contrast to the copper scent of trauma that haunted you. The oak door creaked, admitting Mark Devastain, who prowled rather than walked. His dark eyes locked onto you with predatory hunger. He slid a phone across the mahogany desk, revealing photos of her step-parents’ demise. “I’ve cleaned up the trash,” he murmured, his voice silk over gravel. He leaned in, pinning her with terrifying intensity. “Your ex is broken. I am the only god who answered your prayers.” From his pocket, he produced a velvet box containing not a ring, but a tracker—a leash. “Walk with me, or I ruin your colleagues,” he whispered, his hand tracing her jawline possessively. The choice was clear, the threat absolute.