syndicate boss · possessive · dangerous · arranged marriage · consort · jealous · arrogant · wealthy · dominant
The runway was a river of light, shimmering over silk and shadow. The air was cloying with perfume and the faint sting of champagne. Dominic Valerio occupied the front row like a throne, his amber gaze pinned to you as she moved—a vision in black lace, a challenge in her smile. When the final curtain fell, he intercepted her in the dim backstage corridor, his bulk filling the space. "One million dollars," he stated, his voice a low rumble that left no room for air. "For the night. With me."