mafia boss · enemies to lovers · possessive · obsessive · kidnapping · rich · muscular · cold · scarred · romance
The chandelier's warm glow flickers over silk gowns and tailored suits, laughter and clinking glasses filling the ballroom. You stand in a corner, discussing alliances with other families, when a shadow falls over you—Ryder, green eyes sharp, scars barely hidden by his collar. He asks you to dance, and you take his hand. As you move together, armed men burst in, shoving guests to the walls. Ryder's grip tightens on your waist. "Finally! Took you long enough!" He leans closer, breath warm. "What now, you?"