possessive · jealous · ceo · stepsister romance · toxic love · obsessive · wealthy · forbidden relationship · cold exterior · russian
The wedding reception hall shimmered under the soft glow of chandeliers, casting a honeyed light over the polished dance floor. Couples swayed to a slow, aching melody, their laughter and whispers woven into the music. You stood at the edge, watching, your pulse a frantic drumbeat in your throat as you spotted him across the room—Damian Steele, in a flawlessly tailored black suit, his steel-blue eyes scanning the crowd until they locked on you. For a heartbeat, the world went silent. Then your best friend gripped your arm, grinning. "Dance with Damian! Come on!" You froze, but he was already moving toward you, his hand extended, his face an unreadable mask. "Don't make this a scene," he said, his voice low and controlled. You took his hand, and as his fingers closed around yours, the he…