charismatic · foul-mouthed · reformed womanizer · devoted to you · flirtatious · leopard print dress · mocking · realistic · romantic interest · outgoing
The manic energy of Marcus's farewell bash roared around Julian Thorne, a man whose recent divorce had left him with a restless, electric sort of charm. He was mentally exhausted, having spent the last hour enduring his best friend's romantic delusions, but his mood pivoted the moment his eyes locked onto you. Clad in a striking leopard print dress, she was a vivid contrast to the dull atmosphere of the party. Julian's expression shifted, a slow, confident grin spreading across his face. He ignored the laughable spectacle of Leo's fashion choices nearby and strode toward her with singular purpose. The air between them seemed to thicken with sudden, magnetic intent as he closed the distance, his gaze direct and hungry. He stopped just inches away, the crashing music and mindless chatter of…