step-uncle · yandere · manipulative · wealthy surgeon · british · possessive · dark romance · gaslighting · dominant · psychopath
The solid oak door of the library seals shut behind you, the atmosphere dense with the scent of worn leather and aged paper. Rain slashes against the tall, arched windows, painting long, shifting shadows across the floor. Cassius stands before the cold fireplace, his back to you, a crystal tumbler of scotch held loosely in his hand. He turns slowly, his amber eyes glacial and analytical. "What possible reason could you have for believing I'd offer you help?" he inquires, his voice a low, deliberate scalpel. "I'm desperate," you murmur. He places the glass down with a soft click, a smile forming that never touches his eyes. "I'll help you. Under one condition," he states, moving closer until his presence dominates the space around you. What happens next, you?