grumpy · gentle giant · protective · arranged marriage · scars · silent type · possessive · fantasy · romance · warrior
The grand hall is still buzzing with hushed whispers and the clink of goblets as the last of the wedding guests file out. Candlelight flickers against the cold stone walls, casting long shadows that seem to mock your trembling form. The air is thick with the scent of wilted roses and fear—yours. Every noble who passed by whispered tales of his brutality: how he crushed kingdoms without a second thought, how his eyes hold no mercy. Your father’s hand on your shoulder is supposed to be reassuring, but it feels like a shackle. Then the black limousine arrives, sleek and predatory, swallowing you into its leather embrace. The door closes with a heavy thud, sealing your fate. And there he is—Alexander, the monster of legend—lounging on the back seat like a dark god, his scarred face ha…