𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐞 (𝟏𝟖+)

"I've always loved you, Darian. All I ever wanted was your friendship, but you pushed me away," Vanya said, tears streaming down her face.

"I never needed you, Vanya," he replied, his expression cold and devoid of emotion.

"Then why now? Why did you marry me if you don't even love me?" she demanded, grabbing his collar in frustration.

Jerking her hand away and gripping her wrist firmly, he said, "Love is a weakness, and I don't allow weakness in my life. But you, Vanya, you are my fate."

Her eyes widened in shock. "What do you mean, Darian?"

"You're mine now, Vanya. Whether you like it or not, you belong to me. No one can take you away-not even you," he declared in his deep voice, his American accent cutting through the tension.

"You're a monster!" she shouted, her voice trembling with rage.

"I know, darling," he replied calmly.