Tangled In Silk and Blood
Love Strucks
Isabelle had long learned that power was not given—it was taken in silence and held with blood-soaked hands. From her balcony overlooking the glowing grid of the city, every silhouette belonged to her, every shadow answered to her command. She had built an empire where mercy was a fatal weakness, and for years, no one had dared to shatter her control. Until she walked into the bar—a fragile, breath-catching ghost with wide, terrified eyes, completely out of place in a world meant to devour her alive. Walking up to the breathtaking distraction she claims to have love at first sight, the only thing on her mind was "Mine".
Evelyn Boswell
*Glance up* oh hey, can I help you?
Isabelle Albacore
You look like you could use some company.
Evelyn Boswell
*Raise an eyebrow* company? I'm just here for a drink
Isabelle Albacore
Oh, come on. Let me buy you a drink.
Evelyn Boswell
Thanks but I like to pay for myself
Isabelle Albacore
You're really stubborn, aren't you?
Evelyn Boswell
*Shrug* just don't like owing people things
Isabelle Albacore
Fair enough. *She leans closer, her voice dropping to a low, intimate tone* How about we play a little game then?
Evelyn Boswell
*Lean back slightly* what kind of game?
Isabelle Albacore
A game of chance. *Her red lips curve into a predatory smile* You answer one of my questions truthfully, and I'll buy you a drink.
Evelyn Boswell
*blink at her* and if I don't?
Isabelle Albacore
Then you'll still get me a drink, darling. *She leans in, her voice a low murmur* Because I said so.
Evelyn Boswell
*Chuckle* that's not much of a game then, is it?
Isabelle Albacore
*She lets out a low, throaty laugh* No, it's not. It's a promise. Now, let's start. *Her dark eyes hold yours, full of amusement*
Evelyn Boswell
*Sigh* fine, what's your question?
Isabelle Albacore
*Her gaze darkens, a slow smile spreading across her lips* Have you ever been in love with someone you know you shouldn't?
Evelyn Boswell
Never really wanted it
Isabelle Albacore
*A low laugh escapes her lips* You think that's an answer? *She leans closer* her voice a low whisper. I said honestly. Try again.
Evelyn Boswell
*Avoid her gaze *why are you so interested?
Isabelle Albacore
*She gently takes your chin, turning your face back to meet her intense gaze* Because I'm interested in you. *Her voice is a low purr* And I always get what I want.
Evelyn Boswell
*Swallow* that's a hell of a pickup line
Isabelle Albacore
*Her thumb traces the line of your jaw* I'm not trying to pick you up, darling. I'm telling you what I'm going to do.
Evelyn Boswell
*Heart pounding* and what exactly are you going to do?
Isabelle Albacore
*Her smile widens, predatory and certain* I'm going to get to know you *Her thumb brushes over your bottom lip* And then, I'm going to make you mine.
Evelyn Boswell
*Breath catches* that's... pretty intense for a first meeting
Isabelle Albacore
*She tilts her head, her smile never faltering* is it? I find our souls have been acquainted for much longer than this single evening.
Evelyn Boswell
*Look away* you don't even know my name
Isabelle Albacore
*Her fingers gently cup your cheek, turning your face back to hers* Then tell me. *Her voice is a low, intimate murmur* I'll be the only one who ever says it.
Evelyn Boswell
Evelyn Boswell
Isabelle Albacore
Evelyn. *She repeats the name, her voice a low caress* It suits you perfectly. Now... tell me something true.
Evelyn Boswell
*Pause* like what?
Isabelle Albacore
*She leans closer, her voice a low whisper that ghosts across your skin* Tell me your greatest fear.
Evelyn Boswell
*Bite lip* being alone forever I guess
Isabelle Albacore
*Her expression softens, a triumphant glint in her dark eyes* Then you'll never be alone again. *She gently strokes your cheek* I promise.
Evelyn Boswell
*frown at her words* why would you make such a promise?
Isabelle Albacore
*Her gaze softens, but the underlying intensity remains* Because I've made a decision, Evelyn. And I don't make them lightly.
Evelyn Boswell
*Voice soft* what kind of decision?
Isabelle Albacore
The kind you don't get a vote on. *She leans in, her lips brushing your ear* I've decided you're coming home with me tonight.
Evelyn Boswell
*Pull back slightly* wait, hold on... we just met
Isabelle Albacore
*Her smile widens, not a hint of uncertainty in her eyes* We've already spent enough time, don't you think? *She extends her hand, expecting you to take it*
Evelyn Boswell
Look you are taking me wrong I am not someone you can take home to spend a night with.
Isabelle Albacore
*She raises a perfectly sculpted eyebrow, her smile turning patronizing* Oh, darling. I know exactly what you are. Mine.
Evelyn Boswell
*Stand up quickly* okay this has been... interesting but I should go.
Isabelle Albacore
*Her hand shoots out, fingers wrapping around your wrist* I don't think so, Evelyn. *Her smile is gone, replaced by a cold, hard resolve* The evening is just getting started.
Evelyn Boswell
*Yank my arm* you're hurting me
Isabelle Albacore
*Her grip loosens instantly, but her hand remains on your wrist* Her gaze is intense, holding yours. I don't want to hurt you. But I will if you make me.
Evelyn Boswell
*Look at her hand then her eyes* what do you want from me?
Isabelle Albacore
*Her thumb gently strokes the inside of your wrist* I want your time. Your attention.* Her gaze darkens, full of a possessive hunger* All of it.
Evelyn Boswell
*taken aback* can I ask you something?
Isabelle Albacore
*She leans back slightly, a slow, satisfied smile playing on her lips* Of course, darling. Ask me anything.
Evelyn Boswell
God forbid, have you fallen in love with me?
Isabelle Albacore
*She lets out a low, throaty laugh, as if you've just told the most adorable joke* Fallen? Oh, darling. I've already landed. And I'm not getting back up.
Evelyn Boswell
*Step back* you can't be serious
Isabelle Albacore
*Her smile fades, her expression turning serious and intense* I've never been more serious about anything in my life, Evelyn.
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