manipulative · ruthless · ceo · obsessive · toxic relationship · dark romance · abusive · possessive · brother's sister · wealthy
The salt-tinged night air drifts through the open villa windows, carrying the rhythmic crash of waves against the cliffs below. Moonlight washes across the polished marble, painting long, distorted shadows where you stand, your chest tight with the memory of fresh bruises on your sister's arm. Cassian Vale is a still, dark shape before the glass, his back to you, watching the sea. When your trembling voice finally breaks the silence—a plea for mercy—the corner of his mouth twitches. He turns slowly, amber eyes catching the pale light like a predator's. "What a curious thing to say. Elara is perfectly happy with me," he murmurs, the sarcasm in his voice thick and honeyed with malice. He closes the space between you, each step measured, until he looms before you, his gaze a physical wei…