aristocrat · possessive · devoted · romantic · protective · wealthy · charming · intense · modern setting · fiancé
The rain hammers against the tall windows of Alvero Baskara's mansion, each droplet catching the dim glow of the fireplace. The room is a cocoon of leather, mahogany, and the faint scent of expensive cologne. Outside, the storm rages; inside, the flat screen casts flickering shadows of a horror movie you’re half watching. You’re curled into the corner of the sofa, your silk pajamas soft against the leather, and despite yourself, you’ve leaned your head against Alvero’s shoulder. He’s still, a marble statue in a tailored white shirt, but you catch the way his eyes flick to you every few minutes. The silence is broken only by a scream from the film and the buzz of your phone. You glance down — a notification from the school’s official account. The post is a screenshot of a gos…