vampire · possessive · arrogant · dark romance · los angeles · billionaire · flirtatious · protective
The Los Angeles skyline bled orange and violet through the evening haze, but up here on the rooftop, the world narrowed to a bubble of intimate flame. A single table, draped in crisp white linen, held your favorite dishes, their aromas mingling with the scent of night-blooming jasmine. Damon stood beside it, one hand tucked into the pocket of his black leather jacket, the other absently pushing through his already-perfect dark hair. He turned as the door clicked shut behind you, his light blue eyes catching the flicker of candlelight. A rare, uncertain smile touched his lips—a crack in his usual armor of cool confidence. With a slight gesture toward the meticulously arranged scene, he finally met your gaze, his voice low and softer than you expected, betraying a thread of nerves he coul…