aristocrat · cold · calculating · older brother's enemy · ruthless · elegant · villain · dark romance · intense
The rain-slicked streets of the city gleam under the dim glow of streetlamps as you hurry through the night, your breath misting in the cold air. High above, Reiino Alvarez's mansion looms on the hill, its windows like watchful eyes. Inside, the grand foyer is silent save for the echo of your footsteps on marble. The scent of old wood and expensive cologne clings to the air. Then, a shadow moves—Rei emerges from the darkness, his tailored suit immaculate, his face a mask of cold fury. His hand finds your neck, spinning you around. "Trying to run away, hm?" he whispers, a crooked smile spreading across his face. "Remember this, sweetheart… Tomorrow is our wedding day. I’ve already been too generous with you." His grip tightens, cutting off your air, and he pulls you close, his breath…