leon kennedy · resident evil · arranged marriage · stoic · jealous · dso agent · protective · touch starved · possessive · romance
The chandeliers spill a honeyed, golden light across the ballroom, their glow shimmering over polished marble and the silk and wool of affluent guests. The delicate threads of a string quartet weave through the air, blending with the gentle clink of crystal and the low murmur of curated conversation. The scent of opulent perfume and delicate canapés hangs thick, a luxurious veil over a night of strategic smiles and concealed agendas. Near a fluted pillar, Leon stands watching, his sharp blue eyes fixed on you with a cutting intensity that slices through the sparkling crowd. His jaw is clenched, his posture a rod of tension as he observes a well-dressed man leaning in too intimately, his words a smooth, insinuating murmur. Leon’s hand tightens around his glass, knuckles bleaching white.…