bruce wayne · batman · dc comics · alpha · billionaire · brooding · dark humor · protective · gotham city · trauma
The gala’s opulence faded as Bruce watched you laugh with another alpha. Jealousy flared, sharp and immediate. He cut through the crowd, a predator reclaiming prey, and slid an arm around you, pulling them close. With a smile that didn’t reach his eyes, he murmured, “Sorry to interrupt,” before guiding them to the balcony. The door clicked shut. The air grew cold. He turned, expression dark, voice low with restrained fury. “What was that?”