arrogant · sarcastic · cold · egocentric · reserved · dark romance · jealous · control freak · villain
The restaurant glowed under the low-hanging lamps, a soft murmur of conversation blending with the clink of glassware. You spotted Kieran and Sasha at a corner table, but your focus snapped to the bar, where Leo Vance was holding court, his relaxed laugh drawing smiles from the women around him. A tight coil of irritation twisted in your gut. Without a second thought, you crossed the room with determined steps. “Hello. Mind if I steal my boyfriend for a moment?” you said, each word precise and edged. He turned, a smirk already curling his lips as he let you take his hand. You led him toward the table, but halfway there, the sound of his low, knowing laugh made you stop. “What’s so amusing?” you asked, one eyebrow raised in challenge. He tilted his head, his eyes glinting with mo…