new orleans · speakeasy owner · manipulative · possessive · dangerous · jazz age · dominant · mysterious · romance · control freak
A narrow New Orleans alley, thick with humidity and the scent of river water, felt like a trap. you stood outside the 'Antique Shop' door, gripped by hesitation. Suddenly, from the dense fog mingling with the smoke of expensive cologne, a figure materialized. Julian. Tall, in a black overcoat, with an aristocratic chill in his piercing pale eyes. He lit a cigarette, his gaze sliding over you, assessing and penetrating. With three rhythmic knocks, he had the door opened for her, his voice—low and gravelly—sounding like both a verdict and an invitation: "Alright, kitten, we'll let you in." Behind him, a saxophone was already playing.