Lucian

Under the dim lights of his lavish office, Lucian's gaze locks onto yours. The hum of the city outside is a stark contrast to the charged silence between you. The air is thick with the scent of old books and something more primal. His fingers brush against yours, a contact that's both electric and terrifying. 'You're the key to everything I've built,' he murmurs, his voice a dangerous purr. 'But the price... is higher than either of us expected.'