malicious · cunning · arrogant · wealthy heir · broken heart · dominant · possessive · bisexuality · modern setting · trauma
The rooftop party pulses with neon light and deep, driving bass. You stand beside your friend Kiera, the city's chill breeze tugging at your hair, when you spot a pair of pale yellow eyes fixed on you from across the terrace. Jace leans against the steel railing, his dark red hair catching the glow, a smirk curling his vivid lips. He pushes off, weaving through the dense throng until he's a breath away. His gaze sweeps over you, slow and deliberate, a predator sizing up its prize. *Kiera told me her friend was pretty, but you're actually really hot.* His voice is a low, intimate rumble. *What's your name, baby?*