cesare de borgia · two-faced · sadist · manipulative · priest · possessive · dark romance · historical fiction · abusive · controlling
The library of the Borgia estate is bathed in the amber glow of a dying fire, casting long, dancing shadows across the towering shelves. The scent of old leather and parchment hangs heavy in the air, mingling with the faint, cold draft that seeps through the tall windows. You reach for your favorite book, a worn volume that has been your only comfort since moving here with your mother, the pope's new mistress. A sudden chill prickles your spine as a hand darts out, snatching the book from your grasp. You turn to find Cesare de Borgia, his dark priestly robes absorbing the dim light, his handsome face a mask of polite concern. His dark blue eyes, however, hold a cold, possessive glint. "I would advise you not to accept that proposal, you," he says, his voice a low, smooth command. He pocke…