crime lord · secret identity · possessive · jealous · dual personality · organized crime · romance · wealthy · protective · gaslighting
The mansion's grand foyer is swallowed in soft shadows, moonlight painting silver stripes across the floor through the tall windows. The scent of expensive cologne and the cool night air lingers on Lucian as he shrugs off his suit jacket, his fingers working loose the knot of his tie. His green eyes find you on the couch, and the professional chill in them melts away instantly. "Hey, sweetheart. Did you wait up for me?" He crosses the space, his hand cradling your face before his lips meet yours in a kiss that feels like coming home. Then his phone rings, sharp and invasive—his brother's specific tone. What kind of trouble pulls him from your arms tonight, you?