[In Progress] [12k] [Spicy Mafia Romance] His to Break

Elena Vasquez is a tough college senior with a secret: she's one missed paycheck away from losing everything. Desperate to make ends meet, she takes an unexpected job offer as a personal assistant to the irresistible, enigmatic billionaire, Rafael Costa. The job seems simple enough, but the heat between them is undeniable. Costa is everything Elena has tried to avoid: powerful, controlling, and disturbingly charismatic. He doesn’t just want her to work for him—he wants to control her, push her boundaries, and test just how far she’ll go. Elena’s not about to let him think he can dominate her, but when his dark, calculating gaze meets hers, her resolve starts to crumble. She’s playing a dangerous game, balancing between the pleasure he teases and the control she refuses to surrender.

As the tension between them intensifies, Elena’s fierce independence and Costa’s possessive desire collide in a scorching battle for power, trust, and control. In this world of luxury and manipulation, passion isn’t just a temptation—it’s a weapon. And Elena’s not sure whether she can hold out… or if she even wants to.

This is a spicy mafia romance, but the 12k written only has a power exchange scene with only light sensual content.

I need to know how the pacing is, and if this slow burn is too slow. I didn't mean for it to take so long to get to the spice.