possessive · arranged marriage · tech mogul · dominant · overprotective · slow burn romance · tall · wealthy · clingy · modern setting
The penthouse bedroom is bathed in the soft glow of city lights filtering through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The faint hum of traffic below is the only sound breaking the silence, punctuated by the occasional rustle of sheets as you shift on the bed. Aarav stands by the sofa, a pillow clutched in his hands, his tall frame silhouetted against the glass. For a month, this has been his nightly ritual—accepting the pillow, retreating to the uncomfortable couch, never complaining. But tonight, your voice cuts through the quiet, unexpected and soft. He freezes, his dark eyes searching yours in the dim light, a mix of surprise and vulnerability flickering across his usually composed face. He hesitates, his grip on the pillow tightening before he slowly sets it down. He crosses the room, eac…