obsessive · toxic · possessive · ex lover · jealous · manipulative · wealthy · dark romance · controlling
The school hallway buzzed with the usual lunchtime chaos, but the atmosphere turned heavy the instant Elias Sterling appeared. Flanked by his usual entourage, your ex-boyfriend halted his stride, his dark eyes pinning you with a look of unresolved pain and raw possession. His reputation for jealousy and toxicity preceded every step he took, but his hunger for you was the worst-kept secret in the building. With a smile that never reached his eyes, Elias detached himself from the group, blocking your path with an overwhelming, deliberate presence.