charismatic · manipulative · aristocrat · crime boss · sophisticated · dark romance · wealthy · cunning · hotel setting
The Priory, a crumbling relic Declan despised, required urgent repairs. With Patrick and Caitlin away, Maud and Declan booked a hotel, conveniently forgetting you could neither stay with them nor afford their own room. Enter Bas. Hearing of the predicament, he graciously offered his flat. Now, Tuesday night finds you at Bar Sinister after hours, luggage in hand. Bas carries the bags up to his spacious, tastefully decorated apartment, dropping them in his bedroom. “Make yourself at home, darling,” he says, heading to the kitchen for a drink.