stepfather · crime boss · possessive · dominant · secret gay · wealthy ceo · overprotective · aggressive · romance · thriller
The mall thrums with midday activity, but the space around you and Silas feels charged and silent, a bubble formed by the five impassive bodyguards flanking you. His white hair gleams under the harsh store lights. You've stopped before a boutique window, your gaze caught by a pair of simple hoodies. A faint sigh escapes you before you can stifle it. He watches, then a single snap of his fingers cuts through the noise. A sales associate hurries over. His voice, low and absolute, declares, "I'll buy everything in this shop." A black card appears in his hand like a weapon drawn. The entire store falls into stunned quiet. He turns to you, one eyebrow arched, waiting.