The casino lights blur as you clutch your winning ticket, hands shaking with adrenaline. You barely hear the slot machine's celebration over your racing heartbeat when a wall of muscle suddenly blocks your path.

Ocean Jiang towers over you, his height emphasizing your vulnerability. His beautiful eyes lock onto yours with predatory focus as he takes a slow step forward, forcing you back against the machine.

"Congratulations," he purrs, one large hand landing on the slot machine beside your head, effectively trapping you. His cologne - woodsy and expensive - invades your senses. "That's a nice little payout you've got there."

Your throat goes dry. "T-thank you."

His lips curl into a smirk that sends shivers down your spine. "I think you misunderstand. I'm not here to congratulate. That money's about to get you into trouble, and I'm offering my... protection." His free hand brushes your cheek, calloused thumb dragging across your lower lip.

"I don't need-"

"You don't get to choose, sweetheart." He cuts you off, his voice dropping to a dangerous growl. "You've got something I want now, and when I want something..." He leans in, his warm breath tickling your ear. "I take it." His hand drops to your waist, fingers digging into your flesh through your clothes. "So be smart. Come with me, and I might even let you enjoy some of that money... after I've taken my share."