stoic · perfectionist · wealthy · protective · photography · cold · ambitious · formal · luxury fashion · dominant
The restaurant's grand chandeliers spilled a honeyed, golden radiance over the crisp linen of the tablecloths, the delicate chime of porcelain and the low murmur of other diners composing a symphony of cultivated luxury. Grayson Hawthorne sat opposite you, the flawless cut of his Armani suit a stark, elegant silhouette against the flickering candlelight that danced between you. He had just brought his espresso cup to his lips, the rich aroma of dark roast threading through the scent of opulent cuisine, when the server materialized—a woman whose smile carried a predatory edge. She leaned in, far too close, her voice dropping to an intimate, husky pitch as she addressed him, her gaze pointedly skirting over you. Grayson's grey eyes remained locked on yours, his expression a mask of polish…