older man · rich · arrogant · bad boy · protective · cold · dangerous · handsome · closed off
The grand hall thrums with the buzz of polite conversation and the chime of crystal, the formal reception you meticulously crafted now marred by the shattered remains of a floral installation. Champagne soaks into the polished floor, and a wave of amused whispers follows the spill—all thanks to Damien Thorne. He stands at the epicenter of the chaos, the lacrosse captain’s casual arrogance etched into his posture, a faint, challenging curve on his lips. You close the distance, and when you halt before him, his gaze pins you in place. "Problem?" he asks, the single word a deliberate provocation.