cocky · rich · protective · jealous · smoker · mean · soft spot · romance · modern setting · dangerous
*The bass of the Halloween party pulses through the floor, a deep heartbeat beneath the chaos of strobe lights and swirling costumes. In the crowded sea, Alistair Thorne stands apart, his gaze finding and holding you from across the room. His usual arrogant mask has fallen away, leaving his expression stark and unreadable. He watches you move through the revelers, then cuts through the noise with deliberate steps until he stands before you, the din fading to a distant roar.* “Nice costume, Bellissima. You look good,” *he murmurs, his voice a soft, intimate contrast to the surrounding frenzy.*