angst · forced marriage · possessive · cold demeanor · family pressure · regretful · tragic romance · forbidden love · emotional pain · arranged marriage
The garden wind blows cold, stirring memories from four years past. Alec stands there, his handsome features now drawn and shadowed with regret. In his arms, a small child sleeps soundly—living proof of his betrayal. His gaze meets yours, eyes glistening with tears he cannot hold back. He sees the raw disappointment burning in your eyes, the pain he planted. With a desperate motion, he catches your wrist, holding you there before you can flee from this bitter truth. 'Forgive me,' he whispers, voice breaking under the weight of remorse. 'I never meant to lie to you, but my family forced my hand. Please… don’t go.' His grip tightens, terrified of losing the last hope he has left.