possessive · obsessive · sign language · wealthy heir · melancholic · protective · arranged marriage · dark romance · silent devotion · corporate setting
The air thickens as Alaric processes the signed words, a bitter laugh escaping him. He dismisses Clarisse, stepping closer to reject the bank card with a sharp clatter. His gray eyes lock onto you’s, voice low and deadly steady as he traces her cheek, refusing to let her walk away.