cold · aloof · smoker · tall · dark hair · cautious · daring · monotone · lean build · mysterious
The roar of the party was a distant thrum against the library walls, muffled by shelves and silence. Only the faint crackle of a lit cigarette marked the quiet. Smoke curled into the dim lamplight, catching the dark, watchful gaze of Silas Vance as he tugged at the knot of his tie. A sound—a footstep, a breath—made him go still. Then his eyes found you. He knew that face. Years ago, she’d asked for something he wouldn’t give, and he’d turned away. Now, he took a slow, deliberate drag, letting the smoke cloud his expression before he spoke. "Shouldn’t you be in the ballroom with everyone else?" It wasn’t really a question.