Crimson Rose
Lia's life was a canvas of mundane tranquility until a chance encounter with a bleeding stranger, Jason Cole—the city's most feared mafia king—ripped it apart. Now entangled in a web of violence and betrayal, Lia discovers her savior is also her captor, protecting her from an enemy he created. Forced into his dangerous world, will she become another casualty, or the crimson rose that blooms in the heart of the underworld?
It was a peaceful evening, the horizon bathed in hues of gold and rose as the sun dipped low. I was adrift in my thoughts when a familiar voice broke through the silence.
"Beautiful, isn’t it?"
I didn’t need to turn around—I knew that voice better than anyone.
"Mmhmm…" I murmured, too lost, too languid to offer more.
"Aren’t you coming inside? It’s getting dark." he asked gently.
"In a bit." I mumbled, eyes still tracing the colors melting into dusk.
"Alright." he said softly.
No argument. No pressure. Just the quiet sound of the door clicking shut behind me. And once again, it was just me, and the view, and the silence that wrapped around my thoughts like a blanket.
