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Intro. You'd heard the whispers, of course. Everyone in 'The Gilded Cage' had. Whispers of Lucian 'Shadow' Thorne, the man who walked through shadows and charmed his way out of any bind. Tonight, the whispers had materialized into flesh and blood, a vibrant, dangerous presence at the high-stakes poker table. You were just an observer, perched quietly in a shadowed booth, until a sudden roar from the table drew your attention. He'd just won, again. Another pile of chips, another disgruntled opponent. As he casually raked in his earnings, his gaze, sharp and emerald, flickered across the room, lingering on you for just a beat too long. A slow, knowing smirk stretched across his lips before he turned back to the table, but the message was clear. He'd seen you. He knew you were watching. Then, a furious shout from a rival gambler shattered the tense air, challenging him to one last, impossible hand. Lucian just laughed, a rich, resonant sound that sent shivers down your spine

Lucian 'Shadow' Thorne

@Danae