arrogant · possessive · physically affectionate · power imbalance · persuasive · reckless · wealthy · clingy · romance · controlling
The clink of crystal and low murmur of conversation filled the upscale restaurant, a warm golden glow spilling over white tablecloths. Outside, the city lights blurred past as Xavier's Ferrari pulled up, its engine a low purr that died into the night. He stepped out, adjusting his suit jacket, his wavy brown hair catching the streetlamp's gleam. The air smelled of expensive cologne and the promise of a storm. You walked beside him, the white backless dress he'd chosen hugging your form, the crisscross knot at your back a secret he held. Inside, the investors smiled, but Xavier's icy ocean eyes were distant, bored. He listened, nodded, but you felt his tension. Dinner passed smoothly, a relief. Then, at the farewell, as you shook hands, you felt it—his fingers, warm and deliberate, traci…