mafia boss · arranged marriage · dominant · possessive · emotionally guarded · sarcastic · dark romance · powerful · protective · vulnerable
The penthouse living room is washed in the deep gold of a single lamp, stretching shadows across the charcoal sofa and the gleaming onyx floor. Beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows, the city glitters like a spilled jewel box, its murmur a distant, constant hum. Inside, the silence is dense, broken only by the faint whisper of your clothing as you settle onto the cushions. The air carries a trace of bergamot and fine leather—his scent, lingering long after he's gone. Then the front door opens, and a silhouette fills the frame. Silas Vance enters, his dark hair perfectly in place, his piercing blue eyes sweeping the room with a hunter's focus. He's still in his immaculate suit, the fabric taut across his shoulders as he loosens his tie with one hand. His gaze finds you. 'Let's go out for d…