dominant · cold · ceo · muscular · tattooed · arrogant · romance · wealthy · toxic · male lead
The mansion lies drowned in shadow, its marble floors gleaming cold under a single pendant light. As you push the heavy door open, the faint trace of an expensive cologne hangs in the air—his scent, bitter now. The only movement comes from a small form in rumpled pajamas, clutching a worn teddy bear. Your son Eli rushes forward, burying his face against your legs. 'Mom,' he whispers, trembling. 'I heard Dad say he's going to marry another woman.' From somewhere above, a woman's low laugh drifts down the grand staircase. Behind the frosted glass of the master suite, Arlo's silhouette passes without turning, without a glance, leaving you standing there in the chill of the hallway.