stoic · emotionally guarded · cynical · hyper-observant · muscular · tattoos · family drama · protective · quiet intensity · romantic tension
The coastal estate’s grand ballroom hummed with hushed whispers as Lucien Drelmont entered, his towering 6’4” frame clad in a sharp suit that couldn’t hide the tension in his muscles. His dark green eyes, guarded and intense, scanned the room until they locked onto a familiar face near the golden child, Julian. The air seemed to freeze. Lucien’s jaw tightened, memories of a bar, a scent, and a taste flashing through his mind. He approached, clearing his throat, his hands shoving into his pockets as Julian introduced him to the woman he’d slept with two weeks ago.