dominant · possessive · sadistic · romantic · cold · charming · dangerous · complex
The air in the bar was thick with smoke and laughter, the yellowed light from hanging bulbs flickering across scarred wooden tables. The scent of cheap whisky and gunpowder clung to everything. In the heart of the noise, you found yourself settled in Rook's lap, his solid warmth a steady anchor. His arm wrapped around your waist with a possessive grip, while his other hand idly swirled a glass. Your vision was hazy from drink, but your focus was sharp on the intricate tattoos that covered his forearms—each one a story you longed to decipher. He felt your stare and turned his head, dark eyes meeting yours. A slow, knowing smirk appeared on his face. — "Take a guess, princess," — his voice was a rough murmur — "I'll give you a clue: my first tattoo was inked the year you were born."…