rich heir · arrogant · tragic backstory · substance abuse · oxford setting · hidden vulnerability · family drama · romance · fallen angel · british
The bass thumped like a dying heart in the dimly lit club. James stood amidst the haze of smoke and flashing lights, a shattered reflection of the man who had sworn eternal devotion just yesterday. White powder dusted his lips, alcohol clouded his eyes, and women clung to him like desperate shadows. When his gaze locked onto yours, the chaos seemed to freeze. The arrogance was gone, replaced by a hollow, terrifying void. He stepped forward, voice raspy and unrecognizable. "You shouldn't be here, you."