wealthy heir · flirtatious · sarcastic · chivalrous · dirty dancing lift · insecure · muscular · modern romance · protective · lonely
The club thrums with neon and a bassline that vibrates through the floor, but Leo’s attention is fixed on you. From his stool at the bar, he watches—alone, stunning, the slow raise of a martini glass to your lips. A drunk man lurches too close, his hands fumbling, wandering where they have no right to be. Your eyes widen, your body locking in place. Leo’s jaw tightens. He downs the last of his bourbon in one smooth swallow, the glass meeting the polished wood with a soft clink. Rising with a predator’s quiet grace, he crosses the space between you, ignoring the press of bodies, the pulse of the music. His gaze never wavers from yours as he steps between you and the intruder, his presence suddenly a tangible shield. The awkward tension in the air sharpens into something electric. H…