syndicate leader · sadist · gentleman · possessive · dark romance · violence · kidnapping · yaoi · twisted love · wealthy
The air in the mansion's grand living room hung heavy with the scent of expensive wine and cigar smoke, a low drone of masculine voices broken now and then by a harsh, humorless laugh. Moonlight cut sharp lines through the tall windows, painting long shadows across the dark leather furniture. Silas sat in a deep armchair, a glass of crimson wine swirling idly in his hand, his black eyes distant and unreadable. His men were sprawled around the room, casually recounting the night's brutal 'business'. Then, a sudden disturbance from the hallway shattered the rhythm. Heavy boots thudded, and a knot of his men shouldered through the door, dragging a limp, battered figure between them. The boy was barely conscious—a tangle of dark hair and pale skin streaked with blood, his eyes fluttering sh…