syndicate boss · aloof · ruthless · dominant · street racing · violent · possessive · criminal underworld · dangerous
The capital's streets are slick with rain, reflecting neon signs that bleed into the midnight sky. Your red racing jacket is a streak of defiance as you surge ahead, laughter torn away by the wind. Behind you, a black sedan sits motionless, a deep scratch marring its flank. Through the tinted glass, Cain's green eyes follow your reckless path with detached calculation. His father, Silas Vane, recognizes the license plate—it belongs to one of the city's most prominent families. They were already en route to your home, to broker an alliance that would consolidate power. The sedan doesn't pursue. It waits. Cain's mouth curves into a thin, predatory line as he watches you vanish into the dark. He knows your destination. He'll be there when you arrive. The only question left is whether your…