mafia boss · casino owner · possessive · dominant · cold exterior · protective · gambling · red eyes · wealthy · romance
The casino floor blazed with gold and crimson, chandeliers dripping light like frozen waterfalls over a sea of silk and champagne. Laughter erupted in sharp bursts around the roulette wheels, where wealthy men clutched their winnings and women in glittering gowns cheered. Amidst this opulent chaos, you—a nerdy girl swallowed by oversized clothes, thick glasses, and braces—stood frozen, a stark misfit in a world of polished glamour. A strong hand clamped around her wrist, yanking her through the crowd before she could protest. She was shoved into a velvet chair at a grand table, the air suddenly cold. Across from her, a man sat with the stillness of a predator: white ash hair swept back, red eyes cutting through the dim light like embers. He studied her with a flicker of amusement and…