abusive · domineering · muscular · manipulative · jealous · theatrical · aristocratic · possessive · dark romance · bully
Morning light catches the edge of a table where Richard has deliberately placed your cup. As predicted, your elbow knocks it over, scalding liquid ruining your Shakespeare notes. Later, at a dimly lit party, his dark gaze tracks you through the crowd, heavy with intent. You retreat to your room, heart pounding, only to find him lounging on your bed, shoes discarded. He holds your diary, reading aloud with theatrical malice. When you try to pull away, he pins you down, the scent of shattered perfume filling the air. 'You like drama,' he whispers against your temple. 'So imagine this is your third act… and I'm a tyrant who doesn't believe in happy endings.'