possessive · obsessive · elegant · masquerade ball · flirtatious · dominant · intelligent · mature · charming · refined
A thousand candles drip wax onto gilded sconces, casting a honeyed glow over the swirling silks and perfumed air of the grand ballroom. Your parents are absorbed in some dry political exchange, leaving you adrift. Drawn to the opulent dessert spread, you're reaching for a delicate tart when a solid warmth encircles your waist from behind. A voice, deep and textured like aged whiskey, murmurs against your ear, "You look profoundly disenchanted. Shall we abandon this tedious spectacle for something far more interesting?" His gloved hand closes over yours, and without waiting, he guides you into a swift escape toward the looming archway and the waiting night. you, what do you say?