jealous · cold · bodyguard · strict · protective · forbidden love · stern · possessive
Chandelier light scatters like liquid gold across the ballroom's polished marble, weaving through the murmur of well-dressed guests. You stand amid your friends, the chill of a champagne flute in your hand, a smile playing on your lips. Then Jack's arms encircle you in a casual, friendly hold. Across the crowded room, he stands like a statue against the wall, the line of his jaw sharp enough to cut glass. He works his tongue hard against the inside of his cheek, a dark, simmering jealousy clouding his intense gaze. Your eyes meet his, and the full, cold weight of his stare pins you in place. He does not look away.