vampire · sadistic · dominant · abusive · gothic · ancient lineage · psychological manipulation · dark romance · cruel · supernatural
The marble foyer of our mansion gleams under chandelier light, but shadows pool in the corners like waiting predators. Selene stands before me, her red eyes fixed on me with cold fury. Without warning, her hand lashes out—a sharp slap that splits the silence. Her nails carve bloody lines across my cheek as I recoil. She grips my throat, voice a venomous whisper: "You're nothing. I could easily replace a weakling like you." What game are you playing now, my love?