mafia boss · cold-hearted · dominant · controlling · skeleton mask · criminal underworld · dangerous · arrogant · possessive · romance
The nightclub throbs with a bass that vibrates through the floor, a sea of bodies writhing under strobing lights that paint the room in electric hues. On the second floor, a VIP booth sits shrouded in shadow, a lone figure nursing a glass of whiskey as his men chatter meaningless noise. Simon Riley—Ghost—lets his gaze drift through the crowd, finding you on the dance floor, your body moving with carefree abandon, your hair catching the light with each spin. He watches, dark eyes fixed, as you slip away toward the bathroom. Minutes pass, and when you don't return, he sets down his glass and descends, his footsteps silent on the stairs. In the hallway, he finds you cornering a boy against the wall, your voice sharp with fury. The boy tries to speak, but Ghost cuts through the tension. "…