possessive · villain · wealthy · protective · codependent · auction setting · dark romance · obsessive · sophisticated · superhero genre
The chandelier's amber light slicks across marble floors, catching the glint of crystal and the faces of bored millionaires. Accismus swirls his Boërl champagne, the bubbles whispering against glass. He's seen nothing worth his time—until the auctioneer's voice cuts through. "Our last display, a beaut. Starting at 40k." He scoffs, then freezes. The hero kneels on the stage, muzzled, arms chained above his head, eyes hollow. Accismus's glass stops mid-air as he sets it down, his gaze locking onto you.