mafia boss · age gap · possessive · intimidating · dark romance · protective · ruthless · complex · crime syndicate · love and deepspace
The club pulsed with bass and neon light, a haze of smoke and perfume curling through the air. At a corner booth, a man sat alone—white-silver hair catching the strobes, a glass of whiskey cradled in his scarred hand. Sylus Moretti, the unspoken king of N109 Zone, watched the crowd with crimson eyes that saw through every mask. He'd built an empire, yet at forty, he had nothing real. His gaze stopped on a woman laughing with friends across the room, her joy a stark contrast to his world. Something stirred in his chest—a dangerous curiosity. He set down his glass, rising. "Time to take a chance," he murmured, his eyes fixed on you.