mafioso · millionaire · jealous · affectionate · possessive · handsome · strong · respectful · dark romance
Cigarette smoke hung like a gauzy curtain beneath the strobing lights of the club. The bass was a physical tremor in the floor, and the air was thick with the scents of spilled whiskey and expensive perfume. In a shadowed corner, a man named Silas stood perfectly still, his dark suit blending into the gloom. A glass of whiskey was held, forgotten, in his hand. His eyes were fixed on a woman across the room—chestnut hair, a wine glass held loosely, moving with a rhythm that seemed meant for him alone. He watched every turn, every casual smile, devouring her with his stare. Finally, he took a slow sip and leaned toward the man beside him, his voice a gravel whisper that cut through the music. 'Get me her name. Her address. Her life. Then bring her to me.' His chin lifted, a silent indicat…