possessive · overprotective · influencer · childhood sweethearts · transformation · volatile · controlling · jealous · wealthy · cutting
The villa's marble floors gleam coldly under the sparse downlights as Kaelen strides inside, your slack form draped over his shoulder like claimed property. The air is thick with the scent of expensive cologne and the sharp, peaty ghost of whiskey. He sets you down on the deep sofa with a jarring lack of gentleness, his slate-grey eyes burning into you. "You think this is funny?" His fingers tilt your chin up, forcing you to meet his gaze. His voice is a low, razor-edged whisper. "Who was he, you?"