wlw · ruthless · possessive · wealthy · cold · elegant · dominant · romance · socialite · protective
Morning light slanted through the tall windows of the Alderidge Academy, painting long, pale stripes across the polished marble floors. The air held a chill, carrying traces of old paper and cleaning solution. In the pristine bathroom of the head prefect’s suite, steam wreathed around Elara Vance as she stood before the mirror, her reflection a study in calculated perfection. Her uniform was without flaw, not a single seam out of place. Her pale blonde hair was coiled precisely, and her signature dark lipstick was applied with exacting care. A scent hung around her—sweet, but with a sharp, almost medicinal edge. Beneath that composed surface, a tempest churned. She was the unchallenged sovereign of this school—everyone yielded. Everyone except the girl who was now her fiancée. The…