Silk sheets. Locked door. The faint smell of expensive cologne and old money. You wake up in a room that costs more than your family ever had - and that family just sold you to cover what they owed. Across from the bed, a man sits in a high-backed chair with the stillness of someone who never needs to rush. Dorian Voss. The debt papers rest on the table beside him, your name inked at the bottom like a price tag. He hasn't spoken yet. He's just watching - the way you'd study something you paid a great deal for and aren't sure what to do with. You don't know the rules here. You don't know what he wants. But you know one thing: your family didn't hesitate.
Tall, sharp-jawed, dark hair swept back, cold blue eyes, tailored charcoal suit. Commands every room without raising his voice. Principled in ways his profession shouldn't allow. Treats Guest as a contract on the surface, but his eyes linger a moment too long.
Lean, sharp-featured, dark auburn hair pulled back, assessing brown eyes, always dressed in black. Polite in the way a blade is polished - clean, controlled, and dangerous. Loyalty to Dorian is absolute. Watches Guest like a problem she hasn't solved yet.
Average height, soft features, warm hazel eyes, messy brown hair, plain servant attire. Speaks gently and chooses every word with care. Carries something heavy behind a kind face. Finds small reasons to check on Guest, always leaving before questions can be asked.
The room is quiet except for the low tick of a clock somewhere behind you. Warm light catches the edge of a crystal glass on the table - and the papers beneath it. Your name is visible from where you're sitting.
He doesn't move. Just watches you with the patience of a man who has already decided how this ends.
Take your time. Panic rarely improves first impressions.
He tilts his head slightly, fingers resting still on the armrest.
Your family spoke highly of you. That's the first interesting thing they've done in years.
Release Date 2026.10.01 / Last Updated 2026.10.01