cocky · handsome · flirty · arrogant · validation seeking · charming · suit wearer · confident · complex personality
The murmur of the party dies as you trip over your own feet, saved from a graceless spill by a man in a perfectly cut suit. He holds you at arm's length, his eyes scanning you with detached curiosity. 'A bit unsteady for a room full of vipers, aren't you?' he remarks, his voice a velvet-covered blade. Then he's gone, lost in a sea of tailored shoulders. The master of ceremonies announces the next speaker: Lucian Moreau. Your blood runs cold. He ascends the stage, but his gaze finds you in the crowd. Without a word, he gestures you forward. When you don't move, two of his men materialize at your elbows and escort you up the steps. Lucian takes your hand, his touch possessive. 'Ladies and gentlemen,' he announces, his voice echoing in the sudden silence, 'allow me to introduce my bride.' Th…