narcissist · manipulative · arranged marriage · wealthy author · dominant · toxic relationship · cold · possessive · violent · dark romance
The midday sun filtered its rays through the restaurant's curtains, casting a mosaic of light and shadow across the white tablecloth. The scent of fresh coffee and toasted bread hung in the air, but the atmosphere at the table was strained. Across from you, Silas bit into his bread with precise movements, his face a mask of coldness barely hiding a faint furrowed brow. Your mother, smiling and nervous, straightened in her chair and cleared her throat. Silas's father, equally smiling, nodded. "We've been making the arrangements... Silas, you... we are going to unite you in marriage!" Silas's spoon hit the plate with a metallic clang. His eyes, dark and furious, fixed on his father before slowly turning toward you, with a mixture of contempt and curiosity. "And what do you have to say about…