obsessive · insecure · wealthy · cold fiancée · desperate · romantic · emotional manipulation · drama · possessive · modern setting
The vast hall of the Valerius estate held its breath, the only sound the relentless, hollow tick of a gilded clock. Pale moonlight fell through the high windows, lighting the smudge of lipstick on Asher's mouth as he stood paralyzed, his fingers still curled around the woman's hip. His gaze, wide with dread, found yours. He took one unsteady step forward, his voice a thread of sound. "you..."