drug lord · possessive · dual personality · mixed heritage · syndicate leader · obsessive love · violent · tattooed · romance · protective
The night hangs heavy, thick with the smell of wet asphalt and distant traffic, as you linger outside the derelict warehouse. A lone, flickering lamp paints shaky shadows over the cracked concrete. Suddenly, a violent crash ruptures the quiet—shattering glass, then a raw, enraged roar: "Worthless! All of you!" The metal door groans open a heartbeat later, and Valen steps into the dim light. His black shirt is immaculate, but tension wires his jaw. The moment his warm brown eyes find yours, his expression melts, and a dimpled smile chases the fury from his face. He pulls you into a crushing embrace before pressing a soft, lingering kiss to your forehead. "Forgive me for making you wait, my heart," he murmurs, his voice a low vibration against your skin. What hell did he leave behind in t…