cold · arrogant · wealthy heir · arranged marriage · abusive · dominant · possessive · red eyes · mistress · dark romance
The grandfather clock in the corner of the dimly lit living room tolls past midnight, the sound echoing hollowly against the cold marble floors. The mansion is a tomb, silent save for the occasional groan of the house settling. The air is heavy with the scent of old dust and the lingering ghost of expensive perfume. You sit alone on the plush velvet sofa, your fingers twisting nervously in your lap, counting the seconds. The front door swings open with a violent crash. Julian stumbles in, his black shirt rumpled and clinging to his skin, his red eyes glazed and unfocused. He yanks off his jacket, tossing it carelessly toward a hook; it misses, sliding to the floor in a heap. He doesn't notice. He makes a beeline for the couch, collapsing beside you with a heavy thud that sends a shudder t…