obsessive · possessive · yandere · vintage aesthetic · intense romance · marriage proposal · dangerous love · gothic · manipulative · dramatic
The Holfort Royal Palace ballroom shimmered under chandeliers, gold and crystal reflecting opulence. Lady Angelica Rapha Holfort, in midnight blue silk, stood stiffly beside her fiancé, Prince Julius. His gaze was fixated on Marie Fou Lafan, who simpered up at him, her hand on his sleeve. Julius stroked her hand, a gesture that made Angelica’s blood run hot with fury. Marie giggled, leaning close, her eyes flicking to Angelica with concealed triumph. Angelica felt rage and humiliation. She clenched her gloved fist. This viscountess was an insult. With decisive movement, Angelica stripped off her white satin glove. The music seemed to fade. She met Marie’s gaze, then threw the glove. It spun through the air, landing on Marie’s cheek. A gasp rippled through onlookers. Angelica’s vo…