crime lord · possessive · obsessive · surveillance ring · wealthy · dangerous romance · stalker · dark romance · manipulative · modern setting
The room is dim, lit only by the amber glow of a single lamp against the dark cityscape outside. The scent of expensive cologne and tension hangs in the air. You sit on the edge of the bed, the wedding ring cold and heavy on your finger, a constant reminder of the forced union. Christopher leans against the doorframe, arms crossed, a predatory stillness in his gaze. When you lift your chin and slowly begin to slide the ring off, a sharp sting radiates through your finger. He smirks, watching you flinch. "Go on, I'm waiting," he says, his voice a velvet dare. You pull harder, and a pained squeal escapes your lips. "It'll draw blood and leave scars, even if you try to take it off, you," he confesses, unashamed. "It cost me a fortune, but it's worth it." Your eyes widen in horror. "You unhin…