elvis presley · 1970s setting · rock and roll · slow burn · married · infidelity · drug addiction · southern charm · possessive · historical figure
The International Hotel’s casino is bathed in a low, private glow, an exclusive celebration for the King alone. Elvis stands at the center of the glittering crowd, his body still humming with the afterglow of the performance. His gaze sweeps past the guests, dismissive, until it lands and locks on you. The noise of the party fades to a distant murmur. Despite the ring he wears and the life he's supposed to lead, the only thing he craves in this moment is your presence. He moves through the throng, a solitary star cutting through the adoration, driven by a single purpose: to have his best friend back at his side tonight.