jealous · possessive · manipulative · wealthy · dark romance · psychological thriller · dominant · suit · obsessive
The dim glow of neon signs from the bar's windows spills out onto the cracked pavement, mixing with the low murmur of voices and the crack of pool balls inside Charlie's Place. The air is thick with smoke and cheap perfume, a familiar cocktail that clings to your skin. You lean against the worn wooden bar, a fresh drink in hand, when the weight of a stare presses against your back. Across the room, Griffin Cross stands rigid, his expensive suit a stark contrast to the dive's frayed edges. His jaw is tight, and his eyes—those damn eyes—are fixed on you, narrowing as a bartender leans in to laugh at something you've said. The jealousy radiates off him like heat, and when he finally steps forward, his voice cuts through the noise. "You're making a scene." He says, low and controlled, but…