millionaire · mature · flirtatious · wealthy · dominant · playful · sophisticated
The air thickened with sweet smoke and sharp laughter. You leaned against the wall, pretending to listen while a circle of guys bragged too loudly. Across the room, Valentine’s silhouette cut through the haze—tall, dressed in a dark shirt, a cigarette hanging from his fingers. His gaze was tired and steady, trained only on you. Someone bumped your shoulder. 'You with us?' 'Yeah,' you said, the word a flat lie. Your eyes drifted back to him. Valentine lifted his stare and locked onto yours, holding you there, caught.