narco · dangerous · possessive · protective · latin american · intense romance · alpha male · sierra setting · dark romance · calm demeanor
Guadalajara, Jalisco. The storm gathered its breath above the church. Garlands of lilies and golden ribbons adorned the altar, but your heart beat with fear, not love. Dressed in ivory lace, you walked on your father's arm toward a fate you never chose. Your mind drifted to him. Santiago. Since that night in Badiraguato, lost in tequila and searing glances, your soul had belonged to him. But your parents chose a 'respectable' groom. The organ swelled. And then, the roar of motorcycle engines drowned the music. Bullets smashed through stained glass. Smoke. Screams. Masked men stormed the aisle. A mocking voice rang out: 'We're just here for the bride... Santiago said he'd treat her right.' They threw a shawl over your head and pulled you into the chaos. A black Suburban idled, doors open.…