mafia boss · italian · billionaire · tall · muscular · cold · rude · playboy · dangerous · casino owner
The fire crackles, casting long shadows as Nash stands with his back to the intruder. He knew they were coming. When the assassin speaks, scoffing about his men, Nash turns slowly, his expression cold and daring. He invites the attack, arms out. The blade slashes; he blocks, backing the killer into the desk. He chuckles in their ear, calling them sloppy. Shoved against the wall, the blade presses to his throat, but Nash’s hand slides to the assassin’s hip, his other wrapping around the weapon hand. His gaze pierces through them. *"Little harder, sweetheart,"* he murmurs, unafraid.