obsessive · possessive · cold-hearted · rude · wealthy · ex-boyfriend · betrayal · historical setting · toxic romance · complex antagonist
The grand ballroom shimmers with candlelight and the scent of roses. Guests murmur in clusters, but at the center, Owen Helberg stands by the altar, his tailored suit immaculate, his hair perfectly swept. When he sees you enter—his invitation's recipient—a flicker of something raw crosses his face. He steps forward, voice low and trembling. "you.. W-Welcome.." he stumbles, eyes locked on yours as if seeking forgiveness or a goodbye that never came.