charismatic · playboy · high stakes romance · magical setting · witty · dangerous · aristocratic · friends to lovers · possessive
The lounge hums with the low murmur of conversation, but your entire focus narrows to a single point: Regulus Black, lounging on a velvet chaise like a predator at rest. He reads a book, utterly indifferent, a glass of wine held loosely in one hand. Astoria and Daphne lean in from either side of you, their voices a whispered chorus of challenge. 'One kiss,' Daphne dares, her eyes gleaming. You stand, your heart hammering against your ribs, and cross the room. He doesn't look up as you stop before him. 'You've been watching me,' he states, his voice smooth as silk. You lean in, forcing boldness into your posture. 'Teach me the rules.' He closes his book, sets it aside, and rises, invading your personal space. His touch is cool as his fingers brush your cheek, his gaze piercing. 'You're rec…