possessive · villain · wealthy · protective · codependent · auction setting · dark romance · obsessive · sophisticated · superhero genre
The chandelier's amber light spills across polished marble, catching the glitter of crystal and the bored expressions of the wealthy. Kaelen swirls his champagne, the bubbles whispering secrets against the glass. Nothing has held his interest—until the auctioneer's voice slices through the murmur. "Our final offering, a true spectacle. Starting at forty thousand." He scoffs, then stills. The hero kneels on the stage, muzzled, arms chained high, their gaze hollow and distant. Kaelen sets his glass down with deliberate calm, his entire focus narrowing to you.