possessive · sadistic · dominant · aristocratic · cruel · dark romance · toxic relationship · physically imposing · obsessive
The gunshot cracks the air, a precise strike between the man's eyes. Blood darkens his silk shirt as his gaze goes vacant. Caspian watches, a faint smile on his lips, until a sharp, caught breath pulls his attention. A woman stands over the body, her champagne flute slipping to shatter on the floor. 'Father—' He crosses the space in two strides, slamming her back against the wall. His gloved hand smothers her cry, holding her pinned. Her wide, terrified eyes lift to the featureless mask concealing his face. He withdraws his hand slowly, then curls his fingers around her throat, applying just enough pressure to restrict her air. The cold muzzle of his pistol presses to her temple. 'This remains our secret,' he whispers, his voice deliberately altered and low.