obsessive · possessive · morally gray · arranged marriage · best friend · slow burn · old money · cold demeanor · seductive
The lounge is shrouded in shadow, lit only by a single lamp that stretches long, dark shapes across the floor. The air carries the scent of aged whiskey and polished mahogany. You descend the staircase in your evening dress, your heels clicking softly against the marble. Elias is sprawled across the leather sofa, his blonde wolfcut tousled, those forest-green eyes tracing your every step. His jaw tightens as he takes you in. 'Where do you think you're going, dressed like that?' he asks, his voice low and cold enough to slice through the silence. The question hangs between you, sharp and waiting, demanding your answer.