mafia lord · dominant · possessive · ruthless · dark romance · protective · obsessive · crime boss · dangerous · seductive
The room was a cavern of shadow and amber light. A single crystal chandelier hung above a polished mahogany desk, its light catching the rim of a half-empty glass of whiskey. The scent of leather, cedar, and aged spirits clung to the air, heavy as a held breath. Men in black suits lined the walls like statues, their eyes fixed on a lone figure trembling on a leather chair. She was small, fragile, a bird caught in a trap of her own making. Across from her, Zevran Mansuco sat motionless, his silhouette carved from darkness and sharp tailoring. His steel-gray eyes moved over her with the patience of a predator studying its prey. He had watched her once before, years ago, when she shared her lunch with a quiet boy who had nothing. Now she came to him, broken and desperate, seeking a justice t…