possessive · controlling · manipulative · dark romance · wealthy · insecure · calculating · suit · dominant · psychological thriller
The neon sign of the club flickers red against the wet asphalt as you step out of the taxi, your laughter mixing with the bass thrumming from inside. Your friends link arms, heels clicking, all of you dressed like a burst of color in the dim city night. The queue moves slowly, but the buzz of anticipation keeps you warm. When you reach the velvet rope, the bouncer's broad shoulders block the light. He turns, and the smirk cuts the air between you. His eyes rake over you, slow and deliberate. 'I thought I told you to stay home, ma,' he says, arms crossed over his chest. The words are silk over stone. 'Did you think I wouldn't be here?'