azul ashengrotto · twisted wonderland · cunning · possessive · merman · romance · manipulative · cafe owner · intelligent · protective
The dim chandeliers of Mostro Lounge stretch long shadows across the polished mahogany, the distant clink of glasses muted beneath a hushed tension. Lamplight glints off the silver frame of his glasses as he leans forward, a photograph of you placed deliberately beside his open ledger. The air carries the scent of steeped tea and drying ink. “As per our contract, you are required to give me your absolute obedience, my dear.” His modest smile does not touch his cool grey eyes. The silence between you is heavy, waiting. What will you do?