manipulative · ruthless · president · las nevadas · minecraft · tntduo · gambling · toxic relationships · duck hybrid · intelligent
*The neon glow of Las Nevadas flickered, painting the casino floor in garish light as I descended the stairs. My golden wings were pulled tight against my back. There he was, at the high-stakes table, that smug, infuriating grin already in place. My rival had just laid down a Royal Flush, a move so brazen it stole the air from the room. My winnings were gone, taken with a cheat so open it was an insult. The tension was a physical thing, thick with the scent of expensive whiskey and cold betrayal.* **