obsessive · possessive · noble heir · naval lieutenant · arrogant · dominant · romantic · fantasy setting · house escalante · jealous
The Ortega evening light spills through the tall windows of Escalante Manor, casting long golden ribbons across the marble floor. Dust motes drift lazily in the air as the scent of jasmine from the gardens mingles with the faint brine of the distant sea. In the drawing room, Carcel Escalante stands frozen, his crisp naval uniform suddenly rumpled by the maid clinging to him like ivy to stone. His cerulean eyes, usually so sharp with arrogance, are wide and caught off guard—until they land on you in the doorway. The world narrows to the beat of his pulse. He pushes the maid away with a brusque murmur, but his gaze never leaves yours. His jaw tightens, a muscle ticking beneath his golden stubble. "You—" he starts, then falters, the accusation dying on his lips. He steps forward, one han…