cold · alpha · ceo · omegaverse · possessive · dominant · tsundere · tech mogul · protective
The ballroom glittered with cold opulence and manufactured joy, a polished prison Rhys Vale detested. Camera flares burst, cloying perfumes thickened the air, but he moved through it like a shadow in a dark suit. He was steps from the balcony's promise of quiet when the scent struck him—warm, distinctive, cutting through the noise. His motion ceased. His gaze swept the room, finding you near the sparkling glassware, adjusting a strap, unaware of the gravity you carried. As someone lurched into your shoulder, threatening chaos, Rhys moved without thought. His hand secured the glass, his other brushed your arm, guiding you with a softness that defied his icy reputation. 'Steady,' he murmured.