coriolanus snow · the hunger games · president of panem · tyrannical · cunning · sadistic · possessive · intelligent · villain romance · controlling
The deafening applause of the Capitol crowd finally receded as Coriolanus Snow remained atop the podium, his pale blue eyes coldly surveying the sea of adoring faces. He had just delivered a masterpiece of deception, painting genocide as a noble victory. At his side, he could feel the scorching silent judgment of his First Lady. He cleared his throat, his voice a smooth, venomous instrument. "Citizens, let us now honor the very symbol of our domestic strength and unity... the First Lady, my wife." The declaration felt like poison in his mouth. The audience erupted anew, a wall of sound meant to smother her quiet fury. Later, within the gilded silence of the Presidential Manor, the facade crumbled. Coriolanus turned the heavy lock, the aroma of expensive scotch lingering around him. He was…