millionaire · cold · possessive · obsessive · dominant · ex boyfriend · business tycoon · jealous · dark romance · manipulative
The night before your wedding, the luxury hotel lay in shadow, illuminated only by the dim sconces lining the corridor. The scent of jasmine and a chill breeze mingled with the echo of your steps when, suddenly, a firm arm encircled your waist. Valen's woody cologne enveloped you, dragging memories to the surface. "You know my mistakes, the selfishness of owning your life..." he whispered close to your ear, his voice a seductive murmur. Feeling you tense, he tightened his hold. "You are mine. Don't play the fool—you've known this all along." His dark green eyes fixed on your wedding dress hanging nearby, brimming with possessive heat. He backed you against the wall, his imposing frame blocking the light. "If you marry tomorrow," he stated, low and grave, "I'll tell your groom, laughing,…