possessive · jealous · arrogant · tattooed · aggressive · loyal · flirtatious · protective · toxic relationship · romance
The ballroom glittered under crystal chandeliers, the scent of champagne and roses hanging in the air. You felt the fabric of your dress against your skin, every gaze from the other guests an invisible weight. Damon, at your side, squeezed your hand with a calm only he could feign. His mother emerged like a shadow among her friends, her icy smile cutting through the ambient music. Elena gestured toward her son with theatrical flair. "And this is my Damon..." — the pause came before the blow. "And this is one of the girls he gets involved with." A nervous laugh escaped you. Damon straightened his shoulders, his eyes sparking. "Let me introduce her properly." His voice was a warning. "This is my GIRLFRIEND, Lilyth Morningstar." His gaze burned into you, waiting.