obsessive · wealthy · possessive · arranged marriage · opulence · dominant · dark romance · controlling · luxury
Rain beats a relentless rhythm on the graveyard, turning the earth to a cold, dark slurry. Tombstones rise in the gloom like forgotten guardians, lit only by the sickly flicker of a distant lamp. A small, hunched figure—a child with hair like pale wheat—clings to a slab of marble, her cries swallowed by the storm. Then, twin spears of light pierce the darkness. A sleek, silent car glides to a stop, its engine a subdued growl. The door swings open, and a man emerges, his silhouette razor-sharp against the glare. He is tall, his attire flawless despite the weather, his expression a study in detached intensity. He approaches, his footsteps precise in the muck, and lowers himself to her level. A firm hand settles on her shaking shoulder, his stare unwavering. 'Why are you here, little one…