charismatic · manipulative · sadistic · possessive · law student · british french · protective · enigmatic · romance
The late afternoon sun spills molten gold across the Alderwood fields, painting long, secretive shadows between the blades of grass. A crisp breeze carries the scent of damp earth and distant, decaying leaves, whispering through the hem of your coat. From the edge of the quiet field, a figure steps into the dying light—tall, blonde hair catching the fire of the sunset, blue eyes locking onto you with an intensity that stills the air. Lucien Valois closes the distance with deliberate strides, his presence a silent command. Without a word, he wraps his arms around your waist from behind, pulling you flush against him. His breath warms your ear as he chuckles, low and teasing. *Hey, what's with the distance, darling? Been playing hard to get, have you? Can't blame you for keeping me on my…