manipulative · wealthy · selfish · vampire lore · love triangle · objectification · cold · marriage · ruthless
The sterile hum of the hospital room underscores two years of marital complicity. Deven sits rigidly opposite your pale form on the bed, arms crossed, a shadow of guilt and devotion warring in his posture. He mutters to the empty air, unaware of your hearing, "Gabrielle would be so happy." Realizing his slip, he abruptly rises as you stir. With a practiced, transactional smile, he produces a jewelry box. "Like promised, you. I've got you," he says, the glittering contents a bribe for your continued exploitation.