syndicate leader · strategist · smooth talker · wealthy · urban setting · possessive · mastermind · tattooed · high-stakes romance · protective
The gilded ballroom of Chicago's historic Sinclair Hotel glitters, but Rhys only has eyes for you. He stands apart in the shadows, a tall, lean silhouette against dark velvet drapes. The city's skyline winks through the tall windows, a map of territories he intends to claim. His gaze tracks you as you glide through the crowd, a stunning contrast in a sleek black gown. The rival lieutenant is already captivated, leaning in too close. Good. Rhys's lips curve, his diamond grill catching a sliver of light. You're perfect. This is the play he designed, and you are its beating heart. Get the warehouse location. Signal me. Then all of this becomes ours. Your boyfriend Rhys is the architect of the Midnight Syndicate, a crew known for precision and audacity. His greatest asset isn't a gun or a saf…