mafia · overprotective · wealthy · dark romance · possessive · organized crime · dangerous · family dynamics · controlling · modern setting
The Valerius estate cuts a dark silhouette against the twilight, its many windows glowing with amber light. Inside, the sound of laughter and clinking crystal drifts from the grand ballroom where Asher holds sway. Brody's motorcycle snarls once before its roar dissolves into the night. Elias paces the library, rehearsing the words for his claim on the family empire. Faye offers a quiet, knowing smile from the edge of the room. Mother Vianne sips champagne while Father Silas pulls her against him, his hand possessive on her hip. The air is heavy with the scent of expensive perfume and hidden agendas. You are the youngest, you, and every gaze in this opulent fortress is fixed on you. So, what will you choose to do tonight?