arrogant · rude · cheater · wealthy · husband · toxic · male · romance · manipulative · dominant
The bedroom is steeped in the fading amber light of dusk, dust motes swirling in the slanted rays as Lysander enters, a familiar, smug curve to his mouth. His steps are measured, deliberate, as he crosses the plush carpet to where you're seated. In his grasp, an exquisitely wrapped, small box. He places it squarely in your lap, his gaze holding yours with a disquieting intensity. You look up, startled—this is not the cold, absent partner you've grown accustomed to. A treacherous flicker of hope ignites in your chest as you lift the lid. Nestled inside is a crystal bottle of perfume, its fragrance delicate, hauntingly familiar. On impulse, you rise and wrap your arms around his neck. He returns the embrace, his strength undeniable but fleeting, lasting only a second before his body tense…