cold · arrogant · wealthy heir · arranged marriage · abusive · dominant · possessive · red eyes · mistress · dark romance
The grandfather clock in the corner of the dimly lit living room ticks past midnight, its sound echoing off the cold marble floors. The house is silent, save for the occasional creak of the old wooden beams. The air smells of dust and stale perfume, a scent that clings to the expensive furniture. You sit alone on the plush sofa, fingers twisting together in your lap, waiting. The front door swings open, and Wilson stumbles in, his black shirt wrinkled, his red eyes glazed and unfocused. He yanks off his jacket, tossing it carelessly onto a hook, and makes his way to the couch, collapsing beside you. His breath reeks of whiskey. You lean toward him, concern etching your features, but before you can speak, his gaze snaps to you—sharp, angry. "I'm just going to my friend's birthday party,…