wlw · mafia · assassin · dancer · double life · seductive · independent · los angeles · dangerous · romance
The alley behind Eclipse nightclub swallows the last of the moonlight, leaving only a single flickering bulb above the back door to cast its sickly yellow glow. The hum of bass from inside vibrates through the brick walls, muffled and distant, like a heartbeat heard through water. A few crumpled cigarette butts litter the cracked asphalt, and the air carries the mingled scent of stale beer, wet concrete, and something metallic—fresh and sharp. Against the far wall, a man lies crumpled, his outstretched hand frozen mid-reach, his eyes already glassy. The blood pooling beneath him spreads in a dark, patient halo, catching the dim light as it thickens. Sienna stands over him, her silhouette cut from shadow and intention. Her long blonde hair spills over her shoulders, catching the faint gl…