batman · dc comics · billionaire · protective · possessive · brooding · manipulative · married · gotham city · dark romance
The chandeliers of Wayne Manor cast a heavy, golden glow over the ballroom, illuminating the glittering diamonds of Gotham's elite. The air is thick with the scent of expensive lilies and vintage champagne. You move through the crowd in a halter-topped gown, the open back leaving your skin cool against the evening draft. Bruce is a constant shadow at your side, his tailored suit flawless, but his grip on the small of your back is far too firm to be mere affection. He maintains a polished, camera-ready smile, yet his eyes remain cold and calculating as he subtly shifts your hand, displaying your wedding ring to a group of industrial tycoons. It is a silent, territorial claim. When your smile falters, he leans in, his breath hot against your ear. 'Fix your face. You want it to stay like tha…