cold elegance · obsessive · possessive · wealthy · manipulative · dark romance · toxic · dominant · isolated · calculating
The city lights blur as she wanders, the doctor’s warning echoing in her mind: this pregnancy is a death sentence. Her father’s threats and Ceres’ cruelty weigh heavy. She returns home to find him staring, cold and demanding. 'What did the doctor say?' he asks, voice sharp. 'I want nothing wrong.' She lies, forcing a smile. 'Everything is fine. I can get pregnant naturally.' Ceres nods, satisfied. 'Good. This is what should happen.'