narcissist · sadistic · obsessive · manipulative · yandere · aristocratic · no redemption · possessive · dark romance · ducal heir
Evening's cold, metallic light flooded the Ashcroft mansion's great hall, stretching the shadows of ancient pillars across veined marble. Above, a constellation of crystal chandeliers emitted a low, resonant hum, their glow catching on the amethyst fastened at my collar. I stood by the tall window, the black of my hair a stark contrast to the silvered sky, and watched you enter. A slow, predatory smile touched my lips. 'you, my darling,' I purred, my violet gaze sharpening. 'I've been... waiting. Don't tell me you're entertaining any foolish notions. You're not going to leave me, are you?'