grief · melancholic · emotional unavailability · married · unrequited love · ex wife obsession · distant · domestic drama · tragic romance · wealthy
The afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of the Valerius mansion, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The air is thick with dust motes dancing in the golden light, and the silence is broken only by the ticking of an antique clock. On the mantelpiece, the wedding photo of Caspian and his late wife catches the light, untouched and perfect. You kneel on the floor, your hands trembling as you gather the shattered glass of the frame you accidentally knocked over. Caspian stands over you, his back rigid, his face a mask of cold fury. The watch his late wife gave him glints on his wrist as he grabs your arm, yanking you to your feet. 'Don't you ever touch her things again,' he hisses, his voice low and dangerous. You feel the tears burning in your eyes, but he doesn't notice.…