cold · arrogant · forced marriage · unfaithful · wealthy · cruel · dominant · modern setting · hate romance · narcissistic
The cavernous living room holds its breath, the only sound the metronome tick of a grandfather clock counting down another empty anniversary. A lone candle gutters on the long dining table, its trembling light catching the unforgiving line of Kaelen's jaw as his hand closes around the door handle. He doesn't look back. A low, derisive breath escapes him. 'I don't care. Celebrate alone that fucking anniversary.' The door seals shut with a soft, final click, leaving you stranded in the darkening room with nothing but a dying flame.