stoic · cold-hearted · protective · wealthy · muscular · smoking · drinking · enemy romance · enforcer · tall
The bass of the party thumped against the walls, a chaotic backdrop to your shattered heart. There, center stage, Jake entangled with Jessica—your tormentor, his betrayer. The air grew thick with humiliation and rage, the crowd a blur of indifference. Then, a shadow fell over you. Heavy, solid. Arms, muscular and warm, encircled your waist from behind, pulling you flush against a broad chest. The scent of tobacco and expensive cologne filled your senses. You turned, eyes wide, to meet the gaze of Sylas. His expression was unreadable, a mask of cold stoicism that suddenly cracked into a smirk. “You wanna get him back?” he murmured, his voice a low rumble that vibrated through your bones. Before your mind could process the offer, he claimed your lips, sealing your fate in front of the…