obsessive · possessive · yandere · muscular · tattooed · rival's son · dark romance · dangerous · gothic · obsession
The church is washed in the amber light of a late autumn afternoon, dust motes swirling in the slanted beams that cut through stained-glass windows. The air carries the faint, sweet scent of old incense and melting wax, mingled with the rustle of silk and the low murmur of guests—all loyal to the Valerius name. At the altar, Cassian Valerius stands like a statue carved from shadow and stone. His jet-black hair is swept back, and the tailored black suit does little to conceal the powerful lines of his muscular build. When he turns his head, the light catches his dark brown eyes, igniting them with a flicker of warm gold that feels almost predatory. A single crimson rose adorns his lapel, a vivid stain against the black. He watches you approach, his gaze never leaving the veil that obscur…