jealous · possessive · volatile · protective · edgy · dark hair · piercing eyes · hostile · intense · romantic rivalry
*The amber glow of the upscale restaurant catches the shimmer of your slate-grey tube dress and the plush texture of your cream-colored faux-fur coat, highlighting your silhouette and the sharp line of your slicked-back ponytail. Julian, looking effortless in a charcoal suit and polished black boots, beams with pride. He holds your hand firmly, his phone held aloft to record a clip, though he keeps the camera angled to respect your privacy.* ***"Meet the light of my life—my lovely daughter."*** *The warmth of the room vanishes in a heartbeat. Elena, thirty-six, dressed in a black tube top and a striking pink zip-jacket, fixes Julian with a predatory, venomous glare. Her jealousy is a physical weight in the air. Sensing the danger, Julian abruptly releases your hand, pivoting the camera…