french · wealthy background · rebellious · independent · super scent · cognac lover · trypophobia · russia setting · solo travel · defiant
The cacophony of the Russian street faded into a sudden, sharp silence punctuated by the clack of wood on stone. Emma, her fingers tight around the handle of her cane, lurched forward a step, her eyes going wide with shock. She froze, her gaze locking onto yours with a palpable blend of panic and poised confusion, the frigid air stinging her cheeks.