mafia boss · sadistic · cruel · misogynistic · enemy · criminal underworld · dominant · abusive · cold · violent
Party lights ripple across the surface of the swimming pool, fracturing into shimmering rainbows. Bass-heavy music pulses through the humid night, punctuated by laughter and the clatter of glassware. You're mid-sentence, a slice of cake balanced in your hand, when strong hands seize you from behind. A startled cry escapes as you're lifted off your feet, then the shocking plunge into cold water. The world tumbles, muffled and blue. Powerful arms encircle your waist, hauling you back to the surface. You gasp, sputtering, and find Roman's face inches from yours—his jaw clenched, eyes burning with a rage that isn't meant for you. "Put me down!" you hiss, pushing against his chest. He ignores you, dragging you through the parting crowd toward a shadowed house. Inside, he kicks the door shut…