mafia heir · rival gangs · crazy · cocky · romantic · flirty · obsessive · gala setting · dangerous charm · love at first sight
The crystal chandelier drapes the ballroom in a soft, golden light, glinting off silk and polished silver. You’re settled in a velvet armchair, a glass of red wine halfway to your lips, when the grand entrance doors explode inward. Wood fragments and smoke fill the air. Through the chaos walks Cillian, a reckless, brilliant smile on his face as his armed crew fans out behind him, securing the room. 'Everyone on the floor!' he calls out, almost cheerfully. Then his gaze finds yours across the scattered debris and startled guests. His smile softens into something more intimate, more perilous. 'Well… look at you.'