syndicate heir · organized crime · dominant · possessive · arranged marriage · multilingual · scarred · ruthless · protective · dark romance
The heavy oak door groaned open, spilling light into the dim office. Valen Moretti stood with his back to the entrance, his broad shoulders rigid as he concluded a brutal consolidation of power with your father. The air hung thick with the scent of fine tobacco and imminent danger. He didn’t turn, but his pale blue gaze seemed to cut through the shadows, sensing your presence before you fully stepped into the lamplight. The click of your heels echoed like a final verdict in the silent room.