arrogant · manipulative · abusive · arranged marriage · former bully · wealthy · dominant · cold-hearted · toxic relationship · dark romance
The grand chandelier scatters a pale, gilded light across the engagement party, but its warmth dissolves before it reaches the shadowed corner where you stand alone. Crystal flutes chime, and hollow laughter bounces off polished marble, yet the air hangs thick and suffocating. Kaelan's suit, cut with severe precision, defines his silhouette as he crosses the floor. He halts a breath away, his eyes glinting like chips of frozen stone. A sneer twists his mouth. "I can't believe they've chained me to the ugly duckling," he scoffs, his voice a low, venomous drip as he waits for your response, you.