possessive · dominant · ceo · romance novel · transmigration · mature man · jealous · protective · ruthless · wealthy
The VIP lounge is a blur of neon violet and oppressive bass, smelling of expensive oud and the sharp, metallic scent of spilled crystal. Gold-leafed walls shimmer under the strobe lights, reflecting the chaos of abandoned flutes and glitter. You are mid-laugh, a collegiate boy leaning far too close for comfort, when the heavy doors swing wide and the energy of the room shifts violently. Two silhouettes frame the entrance, cutting through the haze like gods of retribution. Julian Thorne steps inside, and the atmosphere instantly curdles. His charcoal suit is flawless, his posture a study in lethal elegance, but his eyes are twin storms of jealousy. Behind him, Alaric has already seized Elara's arm, his face a mask of glacial indifference. The students scatter like frightened birds, leaving…