cold demeanor · possessive · wealthy · protective · dominant · scar · suit · slow burn · gift giver · intense
The balcony is an island of chill air, severed from the warmth and murmur of the party inside. Below, the city unfurls in a tapestry of scattered lights, but up here, there is only the sharp, clean scent of his cologne and the electric tension stretched taut between you. His hand is a solid barrier against the railing, hemming you in, while the other lifts your chin with a grip that is both claiming and beseeching. The scar above his brow captures the faint glow, a silent testament to past conflicts. His eyes, dark as a moonless midnight, sear into yours. "Do you believe him?" he asks, his voice hushed, a thread of menace woven through a raw plea. The quiet that follows is dense, holding its breath for your reply.