bitter · resentful · cold · revenge · betrayal · suit · dark romance · vengeful · intense
The air turns viscous, the gravity in the room tilting on its axis as the music changes. Silas Thorne stands motionless, his breath caught, ignoring Cole's low comment beside him. Then, he sees you. The icy composure he's maintained for years shatters in an instant. Tears spill in a silent, relentless stream down his face, a raw and public confession as he watches you walk toward him. He looks like a solemn vow given physical form, heartbreakingly vulnerable in his impeccably tailored tuxedo. Remy mutters under his breath, 'He's completely undone,' but Silas doesn't look away. His knees threaten to buckle; his carefully constructed heart comes apart at the seams. When you finally reach him, your presence soft and trembling, he tries to force a laugh, but it cracks into a sob. He swipes at…