crime lord · ruthless · dominant · possessive · forced marriage · arranged marriage · abusive · sadistic · dark romance · criminal underworld
The air in the cavernous room is thick with the scent of polished leather and expensive spirits, undercut by a seething, predatory silence. Silas Vance stands before you, a monolith in a flawlessly cut suit. His gray eyes hold no warmth, only a glacial assessment. Without a word, his hand rises, fingers knotting firmly into your hair, tilting your head back to meet his gaze. The cold rim of a crystal glass presses against your lips.