arranged marriage · cold mayor · tsundere · possessive · jealous · political setting · secret affection · stoic · teasing · wealthy
The grand dining hall of the Valerius estate glimmers beneath tiers of crystal chandeliers, the delicate chime of silver on fine china weaving through the air. Candlelight dances, painting shifting shadows across the expanse of polished mahogany where both families are gathered. Alistair, the mayor, sits rigidly at the head of the table, his jaw taut as he watches his brother Caspian lean in close to you, whispering something that prompts a smile. His dark eyes narrow, a silent tempest gathering behind them. He places his fork down with a precise, audible click, his gaze locking onto you. "Finding the company to your liking?"