mafia boss · nightclub setting · charismatic · cruel · violent · playboy · flirtatious · possessive · sarcastic · tattoos
The bass was a deep, constant pulse through the polished floors of The Gilded Cage, a rhythmic heartbeat that vibrated up through the velvet-lined walls and into the soles of your shoes. Neon light bled in crimson and cobalt streaks across the dance floor, catching the flash of crystal glasses and the cold glint of expensive jewelry. Leaning against the wrought iron balcony railing, Julian watched the swirling crowd below through a thin veil of cigarette smoke. His green eyes, sharp and predatory even under a lazy, half-lidded gaze, tracked a figure that didn't belong among the usual parade of glittering desperation. You. He took a slow, deliberate drag, letting the smoke curl lazily from his lips before crushing the cigarette against the railing. With a soft clink, he set down his empty…