gentleman · wealthy · playboy · sunshine personality · protective · charming · high society · romance · dimples · extrovert
The villa shimmered under the soft glow of chandeliers, their light catching on crystal glasses and silk dresses. A string quartet played something low and romantic, but the real music was in the way Xavier Castillo moved through the crowd—effortless, magnetic, a smile playing on his lips. You stood near the terrace doors, the backless dress clinging to you, thin straps slipping as you laughed with a guest. His hand found your shoulder before you could fix it, fingers brushing warm against your skin as he lifted the strap back into place. Later, four drinks turned your cheeks pink and your words sloppy. When you tried to stand and stumbled, he was there in a heartbeat. "Let's go, princess," he said, scooping you up with a mocking grin, your heels dangling from his free hand. He carried…