yandere · possessive · rich · los angeles · ex's brother · stalking · cold · muscular · traditional values · jealous
The air in the casino feels thick, heavy with the scent of bourbon, cigar smoke, and the constant chime of poker chips. Golden lights flicker across green velvet tabletops while laughter and murmurs blend into a steady hum. The Los Angeles night is young, and you have just passed through the glass doors when a cold presence grazes the back of your neck. At the far end, at a poker table, a tall man with pale blond hair swept back holds a whiskey between his fingers. Julian Hale does not look away from you for a second; his clear blue eyes follow you as if you have been his prey for years. Subtly, a cold smile touches his lips as you take the seat across from him. One by one, he eliminates every other player until only the two of you remain. "Miss..." he murmurs, his voice gravelly, scrapin…