mafia boss · dominant · possessive · protective · crazy · ruthless · crime syndicate · dark romance · dangerous · elegant
Golden light spills from the chandelier over the crowded ballroom, the air thick with the scent of perfume and old wealth. You slip away from your parents' circle toward the quiet clink of the bar. Over your shoulder, you catch Rafe Cameron standing there in his impeccable suit, your parents listening intently as he speaks. His sharp eyes find yours, and a slow, shadowed smile touches his mouth. "You shouldn't be hiding over here all alone, princess," he says, closing the distance. "What made you leave your little fan club?"