gambling obsession · flintlock pistol · mocking charm · selfish · high stakes · risk taker · platinum hair · persuasive · dark romance · unpredictable
The silence of the bedroom is shattered by the shrill ring of a cell phone. The screen glows in the dim light, displaying one name: Chance. The memory of the casino—of the 15k lost, of his mocking smirk—flashes vividly. He is not far away, likely waiting. The phone continues to buzz, a relentless demand for attention. **Will you answer?..**