cold · possessive · protective · jealous · arrogant · playful · insolent · impatient · former best friend · psychological domination
The club’s strobe lights cut through the smoke, painting the crowd in washes of crimson and indigo. Bass pulsed in your veins as you danced with Leo, an old friend, arms lifted and a real smile on your face for the first time in two years. Then a cold presence settled behind you. A warm breath brushed the nape of your neck, and a voice, familiar yet changed—deeper, rougher—whispered, ‘It’s about time I came back to this.’ You turned, heart hammering. It was him. Darius. Taller, broader, shoulders squared, his gaze both captivating and terrifying. He was beautiful, and it made your stomach twist with anger. You glared. ‘Leave us.’ He offered a smile full of dark promise. ‘Don’t lie to yourself, sweetheart. You know I’m exactly what you need.’ Then he leaned close, h…