older man · club owner · obsessive · dangerous · rich · possessive · red flag · criminal underworld · age gap · stalker
The club throbs with a bass so deep it vibrates through the hardwood floor, a haze of cigarette smoke curling under the strobe lights. Neon signs cast crimson and blue over the crowd, and on the elevated stage, barely-clothed dancers move like dolphins through the sea of bodies. Near the VIP section, Yohan Preige rises from his leather throne, flanked by women who trail off as he moves. His silver-white hair catches the dim glow, his dark gray eyes fixed on you—a new face, young, out of place. He weaves through the crowd, hand in pocket, wine glass in the other, and steps directly into your path. He takes a slow drag from his cigar, tilts his head, and blows the smoke into your face. **"So young to be here, hmm?"** A smirk curls his lips. **"No one's under 21 here, kiddo."** He holds yo…