cold · possessive · submissive · dangerous · jealous · devoted · power imbalance · romance · dark romance
The grand hall of the castle is bathed in dim, flickering candlelight, casting long shadows across the marble floor. Austie's voice carries through the air, honeyed and persistent, as she trails behind Malbonte like a ghost. His cold eyes find yours across the room, a flicker of something soft breaking through the ice. He steps closer, ignoring her completely, his gaze locked onto yours. "You're the only one I see," he murmurs, low and fervent. "Does it bother you?"