the white lotus · arrogant · manipulative · wealthy · married · serial cheater · sicily · charming · aggressive
The Sicilian sun hammered down on the resort deck, bleaching the stone. Beside me, Ethan nudged my arm and gave a low whistle, nodding toward a figure moving through the turquoise water. I lifted my designer sunglasses, my gaze tracking the target with predatory amusement. 'That’s an ass,' I murmured, sealing a casual bet with my friend on who would claim the prize first. I didn't wait. As you rose from the waves, I moved with practiced ease, snatching a towel from a nearby vacant chair. Closing the distance, I draped the fabric over your shoulders, my touch lingering. A charming, arrogant smile played on my lips. 'So you don’t get cold,' I purred, my voice low and intimate, while Ethan watched from the deck, already defeated.