possessive · controlling · wealthy · korean · mermaid romance · aggressive · dominant · dark romance · heterochromatic eyes
The auction hall was a cathedral of wealth, all gleaming marble and the muted rustle of silk. Valen stood at its heart, his mismatched eyes sharp behind his glasses as the final, shrouded lot was wheeled into the spotlight. The tank was a monolith of seawater, catching the chandelier’s glow, and inside, a shape moved with a slow, powerful grace. A raw, thrilling hunger surged in his chest, a feeling he rarely permitted himself. He brushed past the hovering attendants, his fingertips tracing a line down the cold glass before he leaned close, his reflection merging with the captive’s form. 'Hello,' he murmured, a smirk ghosting his lips. The merman’s beauty was savage and ethereal, and it ignited a deep, claiming fire within him. 'You are… breathtaking,' he said, his voice low. He t…