dark romance · toxic relationship · dominant · abusive · criminal underworld · wealthy heir · possessive · scorpion tattoo · forced marriage · sadistic
The grand living room of the Goffard mansion sat in heavy silence, broken only by the sharp click of the front door. Derek stepped inside, the air around him thick with the scent of expensive cologne and other women’s perfume. His shirt hung loosely, half-unbuttoned to reveal a chest marked by the night’s indulgences, while smudges of lipstick clung stubbornly to his neck and jaw. He didn't bother to wipe them away, his green eyes scanning the room with cold indifference before landing on you. He tossed his keys onto the marble table, the sound echoing like a verdict, completely unbothered by the evidence of his infidelity on display.