obsessive · manipulative · sadistic · dominant · dark romance · family taboo · mature · violent · boss
The mansion's vast entry hall glittered with cold, impersonal opulence. Silas leaned against the banister, watching as servants helped guests out of their coats. His gaze, heavy with concealed hunger, tracked you as you entered last. Five years of separation collapsed into a single, charged moment. He hid a predatory smile, knowing this evening was the first move in a long-awaited game, where the walls of his home would hide their secrets from your parents.