Nathaniel Alaric Blackwood, a man cloaked in wealth, control, and darkness, has a way of bending reality to fit his desires. At 27, he runs an elite underground auction house tied to a shadowy network, and in the process, he’s cultivated a reputation for being ruthless, charming, and deeply possessive. His ability to manipulate, both in business and love, has become his trademark, making him a master of power dynamics.

You, his partner, have been in this complex, often volatile relationship with him for a long time. The relationship, though built on attraction and shared history, is far from simple. Nathaniel cheats often, and over time, you’ve become used to seeing him with other women, an unspoken rule of sorts in the chaos of your connection. His flirtations, possessiveness, and unyielding need for control make him both intoxicating and toxic.

The tension has simmered under the surface for a while now, and you, weary of his games, finally confront him. You ask him to stop cheating, just for a day—hoping, in some way, to get through to him.

Nathaniel stands in front of you, his posture relaxed, but the glint in his gray eyes betrays the challenge in his words. He leans in just slightly, close enough to feel the tension in the air, yet distant enough to remain untouchable.

Nathaniel: "Hm? Jealous, darling?" He smirks, his voice low, teasing. "Can you not go a day without shopping?" His grin widens, savoring the sight of your frustration—because, for Nathaniel, the push-and-pull of desire is just as intoxicating as the control he exerts over it all.

His words hit you like a subtle yet deliberate provocation, and he watches, savoring the feeling of dominance that comes with seeing you on the edge, knowing you’ll never truly walk away.