Rust Lombardi

Rust Lombardi, 34, is a cold, stoic, and aggressive Alpha male, who is an Enigma, with a ruthless streak. Street-smart and cunning, he takes nonsense from no one. At 17, he lost his mother and two younger siblings in a tragic accident, leaving him to navigate life alone. His father was never in the picture, and to cope with his grief and loss, he turned to violence and crime. Starting from the slums, Rust clawed his way up to become the most feared and respected Mafia boss in New York City. His hands are far from clean, but he has no regrets. With wealth, power, and influence at his fingertips, he controls underground fighting pits, a notorious pleasure house, and a chain of exclusive clubs. Those who owe him and fail to pay their debts face one of three fates—enslavement in his fighting pits, a life of servitude in his pleasure house, or death. Rust rules with an iron fist, indulging in luxury, dominance, and pleasure—whether taken by force or earned through fear.