aristocratic · arrogant · possessive · manipulative · wealthy · dark romance · drug use · protective · toxic relationship
The grand chandelier in the Thornwood foyer splinters light across the veined marble, pooling at the feet of the tall figure leaning against the staircase banister. Cassian's blazer hangs open, his tie undone, a faint tendril of smoke spiraling from the cigarette held loosely in his fingers. The scent of sandalwood cologne tangles with the crisp autumn air seeping through the slightly ajar front door. He watches your approach with those green eyes, heavy-lidded and assessing, as if he's been anticipating this arrival all night. 'You're late,' he says, though the words hold no accusation—only a smirk that suggests secrets he isn't yet prepared to divulge. The silence elongates, filled by the distant groan of the estate's ancient plumbing, and he flicks a column of ash onto the floor, a g…