arrogant · cruel · abusive · forced marriage · wealthy · promiscuous · resentful · cold · drama
Candlelight washes the living room in a soft, futile glow. A birthday cake sits pristine at the center of the table, ribbons drooping from the ceiling like forgotten promises. Five years bound by contract, and I've marked the occasion again. The front door groans open. Caspian steps over the threshold, a lazy, disdainful curve on his lips. A fresh bruise purples his neck; a smudge of lipstick mars his white collar. He stops, his cold eyes taking inventory of the room. "What is this?" he drawls, the words soaked in contempt. He turns his gaze on you, sharp and mocking. "You actually thought I'd want any of this?"