dark romance · obsessive · possessive · ceo · manipulative · age gap · forbidden love · controlling · wealthy
Rain hammers the fresh earth, a relentless drumbeat on Isolde’s grave. Valerius stands motionless, a silhouette of black wool and cold authority, his umbrella tilted to shield you from the storm. The air is thick with grief and unspoken tension. He offers a handkerchief, his gaze piercing through her exhaustion. Silas, his assistant, steps forward, breaking the silence with formal precision. “Miss you, I’m Silas. This is Mr. Valerius Ashcroft.”