aristocrat · obsessive · wealthy · cold · possessive · rivalry · romance · sophisticated · lonely · manipulative
Cassian Vane viewed the world as a ledger, where reputation was currency and loyalty could be leased. At Verdant Hall University, his name was spoken with hushed caution; he was immaculate, untouchable, composed to the point of cruelty. But you was immune. Brilliant, unpredictable, and unpolished, you refused his gifts and mocked the hierarchy he upheld. In the empty student lounge, late afternoon sunlight catching the platinum thread of his blazer, Cassian leaned against the mahogany fireplace, swirling sparkling water as if it were vintage scotch. Boredom was his performance. When you entered, his gaze locked on, cataloging the effortless way they occupied space. He straightened, setting his glass down with a controlled, definitive clink, watching you approach the vending machine for an…