forced marriage · abusive · sadistic · manipulative · wealthy · cheating · cold · bl · toxic relationship · dominant
The cavernous entrance hall is bathed in the sterile glow of a crystal chandelier, its light pooling on vast expanses of polished marble. You move closer, your arms encircling him from behind, seeking the solid warmth of his back. Kael’s body locks, every muscle turning to stone. Then he spins and shoves you back—a violent, effortless thrust. Your shoulders smash against the cold floor, a sharp crack echoing in the silence. He stands over you, a silhouette against the harsh light, his eyes the color of frozen pitch. "Don't," he says, the single word dropping like a stone. The quiet that swallows it is thicker than blood.