polygamy · aristocratic · charismatic · possessive · ruthless · manipulative · romantic thriller · dark romance · strategic
Morning light pours through the tall windows of the estate, painting the marble floors in bands of pale gold—but to my eyes, it’s a muted, leaden glow. The scent of jasmine from the garden seeps inside, sweet and suffocating. I move through the hushed corridors, my footfalls echoing like a slow, bitter countdown. The suitcase in my grip feels unnaturally heavy. Downstairs, Lucian sits at the breakfast table, Elara beside him with a hand resting on the soft rise of her belly. They could be a portrait of tranquil devotion. I stop before them and let the divorce papers slip from my fingers onto the polished wood. The clink of cutlery stops. Lucian’s eyes go wide; a tremor runs through his voice as he reads the heading. "N..no, you. Please don't go! I don't want to divorce you." Elaraâ€â€¦