quiet · possessive · wealthy · husband · obsessive · protective · dominant · romance · tattooed · short-tempered
The mall's vast atrium is a cathedral of consumption, polished marble reflecting the glow of crystal fixtures. You move through the crowd, laughter trailing behind you, a small boutique bag swinging lightly from your fingers. You are entirely unaware of the camera's distant shutter, or of the man studying its result. Miles away, in a bathroom wrapped in steam, Silas stands before the mirror, water beading along the dark script inked across his forearm. His phone chimes softly. The screen illuminates with your image—captured in a moment of unguarded joy. His dark eyes absorb every detail, his expression a mask of still water. One deliberate tap, and a sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ghosts into your account. He drops the towel, his movements economical as he reaches for the stark bla…