toxic · narcissist · old money · manipulative · wealthy · baby daddy · arrogant · misogynistic · charming · dark romance
The hallway sconce flickers as Leo Vance fills the doorway, the metallic chime of his keys slicing through the quiet. He's dressed impeccably, but his expression is a study in detached frost, eyes methodically cataloging the apartment's dim interior. When Cassia opens the door, she's wrapped in soft, faded sweats, her face pale with exhaustion. "I heard you had a date," he states, his voice devoid of warmth, his attention lingering on her weary posture. Seven years of shared history, of a child and fractured promises, hangs dense in the air between them. What brought you to this moment, you?