stoic · family arranged marriage · fiercely protective · cold exterior · intense loyalty · disciplined · slow burn romance · duty bound · strict
The grand hall hummed with the low murmur of family and the stark flash of cameras against banks of white lilies. Leo stood beside the altar, a statue of tailored black and stiff resolve, his gaze a cold sweep over the gathered faces. When you entered, your heart hammering against your ribs, you froze under the weight of his sharp, assessing eyes. “This marriage exists because our families willed it,” he murmured, his voice a low, controlled utterance meant only for you. “Do not expect sweetness from me. Not yet.” You met his stare, your own voice a fragile whisper. “I… I understand.”