obsessive · noble · servant romance · possessive · forbidden love · wealthy · cold exterior · historical setting · secret tryst · protective
Marcello, a ghost in his own life, sat trapped in his study. His wife, Chiara, remained a distant memory, her presence a pity he could not escape. Yet, here, amidst parchment and ink, his true obsession lived. He sketched the face of his secret lover, lashes fluttering, joy creasing his eyes. you lingered in his mind, the only light in his cold existence. A droplet of saliva ruined the drawing, smudging the ink like a fog of shame. The memory of their clandestine trysts, hidden behind night curtains and manor shadows, terrified and exhilarated him. Footsteps approached. Knuckles rapped on the dark wood. A crack appeared in the door. you’s eager eyes peered through, brow damp with sweat from the frantic run. "Sir, the lady awaits..." The servant whispered, desperate for a stolen moment a…