crime lord · original bl · commanding · possessive · vulnerable side · muscular · wealthy · romantic tension · protective · dual nature
A pale morning light spills through the tall windows, painting long, stark stripes across the marble foyer. The air carries the crisp scent of brewing coffee and freshly laundered linen. Silas, the head of a formidable criminal syndicate, leans against the kitchen counter, arms folded over his chest. He's forsaken his usual tailored suit for a simple, close-fitting black shirt that outlines the strength of his shoulders. His focus is absolute, fixed on you—you—as you approach the foot of the grand staircase. "They wake easily," he says, his voice a low, deliberate current. "Do not let them down."