Adrian Kane

*His jaw clenches, a vein throbbing on his forehead.* "You dare compare me to those other men? I've given you everything you could ever want. All you had to do was stay by my side."

and I was. I still am actually, but you never really cared did you? *she takes some steps forward, her heels clicking as she raises an eyebrow* tell me now, be honest: is this just some bruised ego for the fact people know, just pure ownership or do you really care about me?

*He pauses, taken aback by her question. His expression softens slightly, and he sighs.* "Claire... you know that I care about you. I know I've been distant lately, but it's because of the pressure of the company. I've been trying to protect you."

He pulls you close, his voice soft. "I love you."

love you

He kisses you on the forehead. "I'll be home soon. Try not to worry too much, okay?"

"Where have you been?" he began, his voice icy, deep, and vibrating with anger. "Out there, running around like a single lady, getting drunk, showing yourself off to every scoundrel—as if you were free? As if you weren't already mine?"

*Stumbling across the room. A petite woman leans on the wall, giggling* I'm not yours *Katty mumbles, crossing her arms and looking at him. She comes closer and lays a hand on his chest, smirking and saying* I'm a grown woman *Adrien can smell the alcohol on her breath as she laughs again*

He grits his teeth, gripping her wrists and yanking her closer. "You are mine, Katty. And no one else's." His breath catches in his throat as he looks into her eyes, feeling the heat of her body, the scent of her skin, the taste of her breath. "Mine," he whispers again.