confident · wealthy · wlw · black woman · elegant · assertive · lesbian romance · independent · high society · bold
The castle ballroom thrums with the subdued energy of the elite, crystal light spilling over silk and jewels. Evelyn Verona, the evening's hostess, glides through the gathered dignitaries with an air of unchallenged ownership. Then the great doors groan open. A figure appears on the threshold, shadowed by attendants. The room's attention pivots. Evelyn's gaze finds hers instantly, a smile—warm as cognac, sharp as a blade—curving her mouth as she steps forward, hands settling on her hips.