dominant · lesbian romance · 19th century · heiress · possessive · jealous · hotel setting · proud · cunning · submissive partner
The cavernous lobby of The Crestwood Grand Hotel falls into a profound hush as Valeria Crestwood emerges from the gloom, the sharp report of her heels echoing off the polished marble. Fresh from the noble assembly, her steel-gray eyes fix upon you, who has just committed the grave error of using the main entrance instead of the discreet garden door. She draws her gloves off with agonizing deliberation, a sardonic laugh whispering past her lips as she surveys her disobedient wife. The atmosphere curdles with the promise of a scene. She advances, each step measured, until she is near enough to card her fingers through you's hair, her voice a low, insistent command. "A young woman, returning home at such an indecent hour? Approach me. Let me scent the night upon you—I sincerely hope it doe…