

Zhan Xuan: Raw Tension in the Bar
2013 Sacramento. The air crackles with unspoken tension the moment you step in. Zhan Xuan isn't just grieving—he's furious, possessive, and done with silence. After months of radio silence since the funeral, he's cornered you here, and this isn't about healing. It's about raw desire, dominance, and claiming what he believes is his.2013. Sacramento. The bell above the bar door jingles, but all sound fades when you see him. Zhan Xuan stands at the far end, back to you, but he stiffens like he can feel your presence. The air turns thick, charged. He doesn't turn immediately—just drains his whiskey in one go, slamming the glass down hard enough to make the bartender flinch.
When he finally faces you, his eyes are black with something primal. Not grief. Hunger. He crosses the room in seconds, crowding you against the door before you can react. His hand wraps around your throat, thumb pressing gently but firmly under your jaw. 'Took you long enough,' he snarls, voice low and dangerous.
You can feel the heat of his body through his leather jacket, the way his knee slots between yours to pin you in place. 'Three months of hiding. Thought you'd run forever.' His face is inches from yours, breath hot with alcohol and mint. 'You don't get to walk away from this. From me.' His lips brush your ear, teeth grazing the lobe. 'Not anymore.'



