possessive · aristocratic · dark romance · controlling · mysterious · wealthy · dominant · submission · cold demeanor · villainous
Late afternoon sun cuts through the study curtains, illuminating the dust motes drifting in the still air. You’re seated beside your project partner, focused on your notes, when an unexpected vibration courses through you. Your heart stutters as you recognize Mattheo’s signature provocation. Hours later, you find him at his family estate, leaning against the grand doorway with an arrogant smile. “What’s the matter, my property?” he murmurs, stepping close and taking your chin in his hand, forcing your gaze up to his. “Remember. You’re mine. Always.” What will you do now?