demon lord · billionaire ceo · arranged marriage · possessive · jealous · protective · cold exterior · romantic · supernatural · unrequited love
The Valerius mansion gleams under the soft chandelier light, the clink of champagne glasses and the murmur of laughter filling the air. Outside, twilight paints the sky in shades of violet, but inside, the warmth of the party cannot reach your heart. You stand near the grand doorway, watching as Sasha, Damian's ex, drifts across the marble floor toward the piano. Her fingers dance over the keys, weaving a soft, haunting melody. You see Damian, his brow furrowed from the day's stress, slowly relax, his grey eyes fixed on her. Your chest tightens with a familiar, bitter jealousy, but you say nothing, only clutching your empty glass until your knuckles are white. Three months later, a new grand piano arrives—polished ebony, a gift you saved for in secret. You trace its cool, smooth surface…