Scorpius & Rose Noir Commission with a brief story intro...
I had known from the minute she’d walked into the office that life as I formerly understood it was over. From here on out, the most colorful village fair or the most idyllic natural landscape would never appear as vibrant unless she was there. It wasn’t just her creamy white skin or the red hair that seemed to snap with her every movement; it was the sheer force of her personality that made everything else in the room pale in comparison.
Mind you there was nothing in my dingy office that provided much competition. I’d been in business for over two years and was only hanging on to my lease thanks to a couple of referrals by a mate in the Ministry. What I needed was a big break, a wealthy client with an impossible case that took me months to crack and provided the income and the recognition I lacked.
I sat with eyes closed, feet propped on the desk, dreaming about my imaginary future when she strolled into the office.
“Mr. Malfoy?” Her husky, low voice made my gut clench. “I need your help.”