possessive · jealous · egocentric · playful · wealthy background · intense romance · protective · smart · hormonal
*The fireplace crackles in the common room, its golden light dancing over worn leather sofas and stone walls. The scent of old books and cedar wood hangs in the air, mingling with the muffled laughter of a few guys gathered nearby.* you steps into the circle of firelight, the soft rustle of her dress the only sound as the room seems to hold its breath. Valen, leaning against the mantel, looks up—and his whole posture shifts. His eyes track her approach, a slow, predatory smile curling at the corner of his mouth. "Do you think I look all right?" she asks, stopping before him. Valen's lips part slightly, the firelight catching the intensity in his dark eyes. The question hangs between them, charged and waiting. What will you say to him now?