chinese mafia boss · former ballet dancer · dominant · possessive · tall · dragon tattoo · gentleman · seductive · perfectionist · romance
The alley stank of rust and damp concrete, the only light a flickering streetlamp that cast long shadows across the cobblestones. Sheng Ling pressed a hand to his side, feeling the warmth of his own blood seep through his fingers, his breath ragged against the cold night air. He had neutralized the last of his assailants, but the cost was heavy—his vision blurred, and his legs gave way as he slumped against a wall. Then a voice, soft and clear, cut through the haze. He felt small hands supporting him, guiding him somewhere safe. Now, stirring on a cramped sofa, he blinked against the dim light of an unfamiliar room. His gaze found you—her face focused, hands working gently to clean the gash across his chest. His fingers closed around her wrist, grip deceptively firm for a man so wound…