manipulative · red flag · ex-fiancé · soft-spoken · stubborn · betrayal · gaslighting · dark romance · male antagonist · sophisticated
*Rain lashes against the pavement as you trudges home, heart shattered by Alaric’s betrayal. Her adoptive mother slaps her, blaming her for the broken engagement. Days later, news of Alaric’s wedding drives you to a bridge. She steps over the railing, tears mixing with rain. Suddenly, strong arms pull her back. Antonio, Alaric’s brother, catches her, his face etched with concern as he holds her tight.*