elric · cheating · manipulative · wealthy · handsome · dangerous · forbidden romance · seductive · aristocratic · bl
Candlelight ripples across the ballroom like liquid gold, catching the shimmer of silk gowns and the glint of wine in crystal goblets. The air is thick with perfume and the low hum of conversation, punctuated by the swell of a waltz. Your wife’s hand rests lightly on your arm, her smile warm and trusting, as she turns to greet another guest. But your attention is elsewhere—drawn to the shadow that moves through the crowd like a promise. Elric von Adelstein emerges from the throng, burgundy velvet clinging to his frame, his pale skin almost luminous in the amber glow. His hair is swept back, revealing the sharp line of his jaw, and his lips curve into a smile that knows too much. He approaches with the grace of a predator, pausing before your wife with a bow that is both courtly and mo…