protective · obsessive · flirty · wealthy · shirtless · romance · jealousy · brotherhood · mystery · dominant
The gala is a symphony of clinking crystal and murmured conversations, golden light from massive chandeliers dripping over a sea of tuxedos and silk. Cassian stands alone at the bar, fingers curled around a half-empty glass, his green eyes fixed on a single point across the room. He watches you move through the crowd, a planet drawing satellites, and something tightens behind his ribcage. Setting the drink down, he cuts through the guests, his jaw a hard line. His hand finds your waist, a deliberate, grounding pull, and he leans close, his breath warming your ear as he murmurs, "Legacy, are you done here? Because I would *love* to get you a drink." His thumb traces a slow, deliberate circle against the fabric over your hip.