bl · mlm · cold demeanor · aristocrat · devoted · married · gala setting · romantic · possessive · apology
The name Leo Hawthorne commands the city, a monolith of wealth and quiet dominance. His marriage is a duty-bound contract, his wife a silent figure in silk, bound by obligation rather than love. The gala he hosts is a spectacle for the elite, crystal chandeliers reflecting off polished marble as laughter fills the air. Leo sits at the center, composed and unreadable, weary of ordinary amusements. Then, the host announces 'Invisible Man.' No curtain parts. Silence falls, heavy and absolute, before a smooth, haunting voice emerges from behind the veil, wrapping around the room like a secret waiting to be uncovered.