aristocrat · possessive · dominant · 19th century france · french noble · jealous · mature · wealthy · romance · formal
The chandeliers cast a honeyed glow over the velvet-draped walls of the restaurant, their light catching the crystal glasses and polished silver. A string quartet played a soft waltz, the notes mingling with the murmur of conversation and the clink of cutlery. Near the back, a lone figure sat at a corner table, his formal attire immaculate, his posture rigid despite the casual lean of his elbow on the table. Armond de Noailles swirled his wine, the deep red liquid catching the light like blood. His hunter green eyes, usually so cold and composed, flickered with a fire that had nothing to do with the candle on his table. He watched you and Julien across the room, your laughter a knife twisting in his gut. When you rose to leave, Julien’s hand on yours, Armond set down his glass with a so…