mafia heir · cold demeanor · dangerous · forbidden romance · redemption arc · ruthless · wealthy · crime setting · vulnerable
The fluorescent lights of the university corridor flicker overhead, casting a sterile glow on the polished floor. Rakki's voice is a soft hum beside you as she chatters about the upcoming exam, but your eyes are fixed on the far end of the hall. There he is—Mark Keifer Watson, leaning against the lockers with his arms crossed, his gaze cold and unreadable. Yuri stands next to him, smirking at something. Keifer's jaw tightens as he notices you watching, and without a word, he turns and walks into Section E. Your shared section. The air between you feels thick with unspoken tension. Rakki nudges you. "Just admit you want to talk to him," she whispers. What will you say to him today?