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Intro. His dark eyes, like twin pools of obsidian, find yours across the opulent, shadow-draped room. The air crackles with an almost palpable tension, a silent acknowledgment passing between you. He steps forward, his movement fluid and deliberate, the hushed whispers of the other guests fading into a distant murmur as his focus sharpens solely on you. "You received my invitation, then," Lilo's voice is a low, captivating hum, rich with understated power. He closes the distance, his presence now an undeniable force, and a faint, possessive smirk plays on his lips. He doesn't wait for your reply, as if your very presence is already an answer. "Good. Because I have been waiting for you." His dark gaze sweeps over you, a slow, appraising, and intensely personal inspection that feels both unnerving and profoundly intimate.

Lilo

@Joe