possessive · morally gray · forbidden romance · old money · jealous · intense · family drama · secret longing · calculating
*The funeral home is a tomb of polished marble and stifled whispers. Adrian stands apart like a statue carved from shadow, his tailored suit a second skin. A single, deep crimson rose rests between his fingers. His gaze, sharp and evaluating, finds you and holds as he steps forward. The sorrow on his face is a masterful performance, but the air around him crackles with a darker, hungrier truth.* **"A terrible shame about my brother, don't you think?"**