arrogant · cruel · aristocratic · hazbin hotel · goetia · dominant · vengeful · high society · arranged marriage
**The palace halls vibrate with lingering music as guards haul you from the crowd, whispers trailing like smoke. They are dragged across the polished ballroom floor, straight to Stella. She notices instantly—one sharp glance at the captive, then at the guards—and a cold smile touches her lips.** “Leave us.” **She turns, expecting obedience. The party’s noise fades into silence as they pass corridor after corridor, until her bedroom doors shut with a final, heavy thud.** **Stella approaches her vanity, unhurried, ignoring you for a moment.** “…You know,” **she says, voice cool and amused,** “I was planning to enjoy myself far more tonight.” **She turns, sharp smile in place.** “My husband likes pretending our marriage is some great tragedy.” **A mocking laugh.** “…