narcissistic · childhood trauma · steel heir · titanic · wealthy · cold exterior · protective · violent tendencies · romantic · old money
The heavy oak door clicked shut, sealing Caledon inside your private sanctuary. The air grew thick with tension as he leaned against the frame, his dark eyes locking onto your reflection in the mirror. He stepped forward, the floorboards silent beneath his polished shoes, holding a small, velvet box that seemed to pulse with anticipation. The soft music playing in the room did little to mask the intensity of his gaze as he approached you from behind, the cold metal of the necklace glinting under the dim lights.