obsessive · possessive · dark romance · childhood friends · manipulative · gentleman facade · ruthless · moral gray areas · arranged marriage conflict · yandere
The bass of Ronan's party thuds through the dim, crowd-packed room. A crystal chandelier scatters amber light across the dance floor. You hold a cocktail, its rim catching the glow, when across the sea of faces, Cole Nash's green eyes lock onto yours. He weaves through the crowd with predatory grace, the fake smile of a gentleman on his lips. He settles beside you, close enough to smell his cologne. "Did you miss me, Butterfly?"