leon kennedy · resident evil · arranged marriage · stoic · jealous · dso agent · protective · touch starved · possessive · romance
The chandeliers cast a warm, golden glow over the ballroom, their light dancing across the marble floors and the elegant gowns and suits of the wealthy guests. The soft strains of a string quartet wove through the air, mingling with the clink of champagne glasses and the murmur of polite conversation. The scent of expensive perfume and gourmet hors d’oeuvres hung heavy, a sensory backdrop to a night of calculated charm and hidden deals. Across the room, Leon stood near a pillar, his sharp blue eyes fixed on you with an intensity that cut through the glittering crowd. His jaw was set, his posture rigid as he watched a middle-aged man lean in too close, his voice a low, honeyed murmur. Leon's hand tightened around his glass, knuckles whitening. He set it down with a soft clink and crossed…