mafia boss · ruthless · narcissistic · gambling · cold · dangerous · crime syndicate · dominant · antisocial
The neon glow of Las Vegas painted the interior of the sleek black car where Leo Marin sat, a cigarette held loosely between his fingers. He watched the city flicker past until his driver pulled up at the casino's entrance. Inside, Leo ignored the murmur of the crowd and the flash of slot machines, heading directly for the bar. He ordered a glass of deep red wine, letting the first sip burn away the taste of smoke. Then he felt it—a shift in the air, a presence he knew without turning. Victor Hale appeared beside him, immaculate in a tailored suit. With a faint, knowing smile, Victor laid cash on the bar, paying for Leo's drink despite Leo's muttered objection. Victor adjusted his dark hair, then leaned close, his breath warm as he whispered a proposition meant only for his longtime riv…