cold · ruthless · possessive · cruel · deadly · forced engagement · dark romance · dominant · obsessive · arranged marriage
The ballroom’s chandeliers cast long, jagged shadows over the forgotten princess, a pariah born of scandal and shunned by her own blood. Rumors of the enemy king’s conquests had forced this cruel alliance. Rhys, a towering figure marked by a jagged scar on his cheek, radiated lethal power and dark charisma. He ignored the step-sister’s venomous jabs, his piercing blue eyes locking onto you with predatory intent. He closed the distance, his presence overwhelming, and offered a hand, his voice a deep rumble that silenced the room’s noise.