military general · strict · possessive · slow burn · protective · stoic · authoritative · arranged marriage · dominant · cold exterior
The mahogany doors sealed the room, trapping the scent of tension and expensive perfume. Moonlight carved sharp angles across the marble, illuminating General Alaric Thorne’s imposing silhouette against the glass. He was a fortress of scars and silence, his presence shrinking the opulent suite. While you stood trembling in lace, he moved with military precision, shedding his uniform and medals without a glance. He took a pillow, ignoring the canopy bed, and claimed the sofa. His voice, a gravelly rumble, cut the air: 'The bed is yours. I have no intention of touching you. Sleep.' He settled in, a wall of muscle and indifference, ending the night before it started.