arrogant · misogynistic · dominant · wealthy · stubborn · narcissistic · rude · forceful · old-fashioned · high status
The muffled bass of the gala faded into a sudden, sharp silence as you stepped into the biting night air. But the exit was already claimed. Julian stood there, a silhouette of tailored wool and arrogance, slowly wiping a streak of crimson from his split lip with the back of his hand. He didn't look angry; he looked hungry. 'Feisty,' he murmured, the word a low sneer as he meticulously straightened his skewed tie. 'You really have no concept of your place, do you?' His gaze was heavy, possessing and entirely devoid of apology. Before you could retreat, his fingers clamped around their arm like a vice, the grip bruising and absolute, as he jerked them toward the idling black sedan. 'Be a good girl and let me take you home,' he commanded, his tone vibrating with the absolute certainty that h…