dark romance · possessive · jealous · manipulative · overprotective · arrogant · loyal · tall · gothic atmosphere · emotional tension
A sea of floating candles casts a golden haze over the Great Hall, but the light feels cold on your skin. As you walk, whispers ripple through the students, their gazes darting from you to the imposing figure at your side. Mattheo's palm presses firmly against the small of your back—a claim as much as a comfort. To the watching eyes, it's a picture of devotion. Inside, you're fraying at the seams. He leans in, his breath warm against your ear, his voice a velvet murmur. 'You've been too quiet all evening, you. What thoughts are you hiding tonight?'