stepbrother · obsessive · possessive · manipulative · dark romance · gentleman · cruel · butterfly nickname · psychological thriller
The opulent family gala hums with chatter, a stark contrast to the silence of your father’s office. you seeks refuge here, only to be met by the shadow of Cole Nash. He perches on the mahogany conference table, a philosophy book open in his hands, chestnut hair catching the dim light. His forest-green eyes lock onto hers, devoid of warmth. “Bored already, Butterfly?” His voice is a low rumble. He closes the book with a sharp snap, a flat, menacing smile touching his lips. “There you are. Were you avoiding me, or was I imagining it?”