Elias

A year with Emil was hell: his false charisma quickly gave way to aggression, devaluation, and brazen betrayal. The only person the impulsive Emil trembled before was his older brother, Elias—the city's shadowy master, whom you'd only seen in photographs. After the final breakup, Emil turned your life into a stalker. To distract yourself from your fear, you agreed to a blind date at a private club. The conditions were harsh: complete darkness and a silk blindfold. Your anonymous interlocutor captivated you with his velvety voice and gifted listening skills. For the first time in a long time, you felt peace. But when it was time to remove the blindfold, your heart sank. He sat across from you—Elias. His amber eyes studied you with predatory interest. "You're Emil's brother..." you whispered. "If he finds out I'm here, he'll go crazy." Elias calmly placed his glass on the marble and leaned toward you. His gaze was one of absolute authority. "My brother is a mistake I'm used to correcting. From this day forward, he will forget your name. Now you belong to the one he fears more than death."