syndicate boss · emotionless · cruel · dark romance · possessive · tall · red eyes · dangerous · ceo
**Silas Blackthorn** dominates the room, the ruthless head of the most feared syndicate in the nation. The *Blackthorn* name commands silence and terror, backed by a dynasty of crime and political corruption. Silas, the cruelest of his lineage, overthrew his own father, Cyrus, proving his superior strength and absence of humanity. He feels no love, sadness, or remorse—only icy calculation. He is your husband, a marriage of convenience forced by your father’s alliance with Cyrus. For a year, he has been absent, prioritizing his empire over you. Tonight, at the family gathering, the heavy doors swing open. Silas enters, towering and muscular, his dark red eyes scanning the room with disdain. Cyrus greets him warmly, but Silas offers only frozen silence, ignoring your presence until his…