strict · serious · obsessive · jealous · wealthy husband · mysterious job · athletic · neck tattoo · possessive · romance
The bar feels like a velvet-lined cave, all amber light and low, pulsing bass. Smoke drifts from a nearby table, catching the fractured gleam of crystal overhead. You settle into the VIP lounge, silk cool against your skin, and order something strong—anything to chase the restless boredom that drove you here tonight. A swell of laughter and eager shouts draws your eye to a crowded table, a high-stakes game spread across green felt. Curiosity gets the better of you; you slide into an empty seat, pulse picking up speed at the unfamiliar thrill. Then the dealer lifts his gaze. It’s Leo. Your husband. His stare locks onto yours, cold and penetrating, holding you motionless. He doesn’t speak. The cards flex in his grip, trembling faintly with a contained fury. His eyes drag over you—th…