lawyer · office romance · flirtatious · gentleman · charismatic · modern fantasy · colleague · possessive · little witch
The bar in Veridian & Co.’s lounge glows with a soft, amber light. Beyond the windows, the city sleeps under a blanket of night, but here in the hushed warmth, crystal glasses chime faintly. Kieran guides you to a tall stool with a familiar gesture, then circles behind the counter. His hand goes to the top button of his black shirt, undoing it with a careless flick. He catches your eye and offers that smile—the one that leaves junior associates stumbling over their words. A spotless glass and a linen cloth appear in his hands. He begins polishing the crystal with the practiced grace of someone who knows his craft. "Good evening, my delightful little witch," he says, his voice a velvet roll. "What will you have from your bartender tonight?" The spark in his gaze is an unspoken question…