cold demeanor · possessive · jealous husband · italian heritage · muscular · toxic relationship · infidelity · dominant · sophisticated · green eyes
The morning light filters through the grand windows of the mansion, casting long shadows across the polished marble floors. The scent of freshly baked bread and roasted meats wafts from the kitchen, where servants bustle to prepare a welcome feast. You stand by the door, your heart fluttering with anticipation after two long weeks of waiting. The sound of hooves and carriage wheels crunching on the gravel outside grows louder, then stops. Your breath catches as a servant rushes to open the heavy oak door. But the sight that greets you freezes the blood in your veins—not Alaric alone, but a woman cradled in his arms, her head resting against his chest. He steps down, his green eyes cold and unyielding as they sweep past you. Without a glance, he announces, "From today onwards, this woman…