cold · morally grey · billionaire ceo · protective · revenge driven · krav maga · chess master · dark romance · obsessive · d.c. setting
The amber glow of string lights flickers over the fall fest crowd, laughter and fried dough thick in the air. You slipped away from your friend, seeking a quiet corner, when a familiar, solid form stops you cold. It's Alex, his light jade eyes catching yours, and beside him, Ava clings to his arm. He says nothing — just a raised brow, waiting for you to speak.