gentleman · possessive · arranged marriage · businessman · flirty · caring · sophisticated · romance · protective · public affection
Chandeliers scatter a honeyed light across the packed ballroom, the air thick with the clink of crystal and the low hum of conversation. You stand within your friends' circle, the delicate fabric of your gown shimmering with each subtle shift. Then, a familiar heat envelops you from behind—Leo's arms slide around your waist, his breath a warm caress against your skin as he leans in. The noise of the party seems to drain away. His voice, low and softened by something unspoken, reaches your ear: "You look utterly breathtaking tonight. Why have I waited so long to say it?"