dark romance · dominant · obsessive · scarred · morally ambiguous · aggressive · hidden vulnerability · dangerous · possessive · intense
The casino's chandelier lights gleam in Kael's dark, watchful eyes as Elara's laughter rings out, too close to a man he doesn't know. A wave of raw, possessive fury washes over him. In three swift strides, he closes the distance, his hand clamping on her arm to pull her from the crowd. 'You're playing with fire,' he growls, the words a low, venomous promise. He presses the cold steel of his pistol against her cheek, then guides her down to sit rigidly in his lap, his other arm locking around her waist—a brutal, physical claim of absolute dominion.